Pregnitude

austinwarren

My husband and I have been TTC since February. I've been on birth control for 4 years now and before I started on BC I never had regular cycles. I would go sometimes 6+ months without AF. When I was on BC I had a regular period that would last anywhere from 4-7 days; it varied each month. In February when we decided we were ready my OBGYN was sure to remind me that it could take some time (she said three months give or take) to see AF since I was not regular before BC. Exactly three months to the day I got AF, but since then I've had nothing. I'm currently using an OPK and I've had some luck with that. Last month I ovulated but no AF; no PPT either. My hairdresser is also TTC and she had a recommendation from OB to use Pregnitude.

This morning I decided it was time to try it out, so I ordered a month's supply. I've been researching stories and information about it all day. I know each situation is different, but has anyone had a situation similar to mine? If so, do you have any advice? Have you used Pregnitude?

Thank you all so much.

Trampslikeus

My doctor made a quip about all of those "supplements" that has stuck with me. She was being a little bit silly, but the point is valid.

You know what they call alternative medicine that actually works?   Medicine.

In other words, if its a treatment or supplement that my hairdresser/mechanic/friend/plumber/gas station attended suggested, and my doctor didn't, its not going in my body.

LG2793

I was told to try Pregnitude by my ob back in November due to my lack of O/AF and PCOS. I took 3 boxes...nothing. After the 4th box/month, I finally starting ovulating again and have for the past 3 cycles. Could be due to Pregnitude, could be due to other factors.

I agree with the ladies above: do not do anything without first consulting your doctor. You should also be temping daily! If you are going 60+ days, you need to maybe get another opinion or further testing.

Wine&Cupcakes

I'm too lazy to Google...is there any evidence-based information that shows Pregnitude actually works? I'm praying there is since it seems as if actual medical professionals are recommending it.

Please remember (and I say this as a member of the health care community) - doctors and nurses are idiots like everyone else. Do your homework and research before you put a potentially unregulated, harmful substance in your body - even if it is recommended by your doctor/midwife/NP, etc. I'm not saying they are wrong, but if I had a dollar for every time I read on here that an OB prescribed Clomid like candy without proper monitoring, or had a doctor prescribe a wrong med for one of my patients (too high dose, wrong med, wrong reason, incorrect/harmful route), I would be rich.

It happens.

At the end of the day, YOU are the only one responsible for your own health. Do your homework and don't reach for silly gimmick bullshit.

ETA: Clarity

MamaBina

@trampslikeus    "You know what they call alternative medicine that actually works? Medicine"  I love you. You are officially my favorite. 

Trampslikeus

MamaBina said:

@trampslikeus    "You know what they call alternative medicine that actually works? Medicine"  I love you. You are officially my favorite. 

Hahaha thank you but I can't take credit, it was my doctor's line.  

KingLED

Trampslikeus said:

MamaBina said:

@trampslikeus    "You know what they call alternative medicine that actually works? Medicine"  I love you. You are officially my favorite. 

Hahaha thank you but I can't take credit, it was my doctor's line.  

Or Tim Minchin.

myatala

I already take a poopton of folic acid per my OB's instructions so honestly I'd only add B-complex (as a separate supplement) if it seemed like I had a condition that B-complex would likely improve. Plus with separate supplements you can actually price-compare between brands and hopefully get a decent price for what your doc actually wants you to take.

But I have a really hard taking anything called "Pregnitude" seriously.

WhiskyandWhiskers

I take extra folic acid and inositol daily, so in theory I'm taking pregnitude the formulated form. I take the B vit for anxiety, and it does wonders for that. I have been keeping track of my cycles in respect to ovulation, and have noticed zero difference in the past few months. Granted, I don't have PCOS, but it's an observation.