Good morning!! I am new here, it's my first post...YAY!! a little about me before I get to my question...I'm 35 (DH - 31) and we have even TTC for 2 1/2 yrs. we have been tested for everything under the sun and there is nothing wrong. Unexplained infertility is frustrating to say the least. we have done clomid and femara, 5 total iui's. I had a chemical pregnancy with the first IUI (feb 2013). And I did get pregnant at the age of 18, and chose to not keep it (please don't judge). So I KNOW I can do this. This last dr we saw had us do 3 consecutive iui's (femara assisted). I am currently 4dpo after our 3rd and final IUI.
Since we started this IUI process 3 months ago, I've followed the "AngelBumps Protocol" supplement formula (Fertility Friend UK) to a T!!
My question is, has anyone else done this? Or taken particular vitamins and supplements to assist in a BFP?? My hopes are high on this attempt and any reassurance would be helpful!! Thank you
Welcome and good luck--I'm sorry you're struggling!
I'm not familiar with the supplement you mention. I've tried lots of other things, though: wheatgrass, evening primrose oil, maca root, damiana leaf, raspberry leaf, royal jelly, DHEA, and probably some other stuff I don't remember. Obviously, I'm still here.
Supplements and vitamins can be helpful, though. Have you had your vitamin D levels checked? If they're low, vitamin D could make a big difference for you.
Sorry I can't be more encouraging about the supplements per se, but best wishes to you!
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Me: 41, DH: 45 DD, 6/15/2013 TTC #2 beginning January 2014 AMH 1.05; FSH range 7-11
Welcome! As far as supplements go, I have also tried and continue taking herbs. CoQ10 and a mix of Chinese herbs from my acupuncturist. I've also done a natural fertility cleanse.
Like @Davie813, I'm also still here and have been TTC#1 for over 2 years. Best of luck to you...
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TTC#1 since June 2012
Dx: Unexplained Infertility / AMA
BFP after 4th IUI cycle with Gonal F + Ovidrel on March 2014 | EDD 12/7/14 | MMC on 4/14/14
IUI#5 with Gonal F and Ovidrel trigger on 6/6 - BFN
On to IVF #1 with a new RE. Started Gonal F and Menopur on 8/15. Added Ganirelix on 8/24. Trigger on 8/26 for ER on 8/28. 8R 7M 3F. Transferred all 3 on 8/31. BFP on 9/11 | EDD 5/20/15 - Beta #1: 56.7. Beta #2: 97. Beta #3: 1148. Beta #4: 3559. Beta #4: 7678. MMC confirmed on 10/13. D&C on 10/14 at 9w. Confirmed male with Trisomy 14.
On to IVF #2 in March. CCS Testing on 2 embies. No go. Waiting to start IVF #3 in July. Surprise BFP on 6/14! EDD - 2/20/16 - Beta #1: 121.4. Beta #2: 236.4. Beta #3: 2014.
Re: TTC supplements
I'm not familiar with the supplement you mention. I've tried lots of other things, though: wheatgrass, evening primrose oil, maca root, damiana leaf, raspberry leaf, royal jelly, DHEA, and probably some other stuff I don't remember. Obviously, I'm still here.
Supplements and vitamins can be helpful, though. Have you had your vitamin D levels checked? If they're low, vitamin D could make a big difference for you.
Sorry I can't be more encouraging about the supplements per se, but best wishes to you!
Me: 41, DH: 45
DD, 6/15/2013
TTC #2 beginning January 2014
AMH 1.05; FSH range 7-11
July 2014: IUI #1. Follistim + Pregnyl. 2 follicles--BFN
September 2014: IUI #2. Follistim + Pregnyl + Ganirelix + Crinone. 4(?) follicles--BFN
October 2014: IUI #3. More Follistim + More Ganirelix + Pregnyl + Crinone. 4 follicles--BFP! Beta #1=10 Beta #2=33 Beta #3=97 Beta #4=158. M/C 11/1/14
December 2014: IVF #1. Microdose Lupron protocol. 9R, 9M, 9F. 3 5-day blasts transferred 12/15. BFFN.
August 2015: IVF #3. 14R, 13M, 11F. Froze 5 blasts for CCS testing. 3 normals. FET planned for 10/2015.
My Ovulation Chart
Like @Davie813, I'm also still here and have been TTC#1 for over 2 years. Best of luck to you...
TTC#1 since June 2012
Dx: Unexplained Infertility / AMA
BFP after 4th IUI cycle with Gonal F + Ovidrel on March 2014 | EDD 12/7/14 | MMC on 4/14/14
IUI#5 with Gonal F and Ovidrel trigger on 6/6 - BFN
On to IVF #1 with a new RE. Started Gonal F and Menopur on 8/15. Added Ganirelix on 8/24. Trigger on 8/26 for ER on 8/28. 8R 7M 3F. Transferred all 3 on 8/31. BFP on 9/11 | EDD 5/20/15 - Beta #1: 56.7. Beta #2: 97. Beta #3: 1148. Beta #4: 3559. Beta #4: 7678. MMC confirmed on 10/13. D&C on 10/14 at 9w. Confirmed male with Trisomy 14.
On to IVF #2 in March. CCS Testing on 2 embies. No go. Waiting to start IVF #3 in July. Surprise BFP on 6/14! EDD - 2/20/16 - Beta #1: 121.4. Beta #2: 236.4. Beta #3: 2014.