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Anyone use fenugreek?

SigmundsGirlSigmundsGirl
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I'm having an issue with my supply and was thinking about trying fenugreek along with increasing my water intake and pumping after every feeding.

Just wanted to know if anyone has used this and if so, what was the out come? Did it help your supply? How fast did you notice a change?

Dx: PCOS and short luteal phase
18 cycles (3 with our RE) - Metformin + Clomid + HCG booster did the trick!
BFP #1 6/22/09 EDD: 3/2/10 DS born: 3/8/10

TTC #2 since Dec 2011
BFP #2 7/8/12 EDD: 3/18/12 M/C @ 9w1d: 8/16/12

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Re: Anyone use fenugreek?

  • lindsaynjasonlindsaynjason
    I take it, although, probably not as much as I should.  I think it has helped a little bit, but nothing huge.  I noticed a change within a few days.  I start to feel really "full" after about 4 hrs when it used to take at least 6.  The only part I don't like is smelling of maple syrup...
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  • AngelxxRoseAngelxxRose member
    I tried it but unfortunately had to stop because it made DD gassy/upset.  I think about 20% of infants have a reaction to it.  It is worth a try!  (although if you want the best herbal supplement, try More Milk Plus by Motherlove in capsules...it has fenugreek plus other herbs that work well together to boost your supply - pricey but supposedly the best).  Good luck! 
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  • SigmundsGirlSigmundsGirl

    imagelindsaynjason:
    I take it, although, probably not as much as I should.  I think it has helped a little bit, but nothing huge.  I noticed a change within a few days.  I start to feel really "full" after about 4 hrs when it used to take at least 6.  The only part I don't like is smelling of maple syrup...

    Yeah, I'm not looking forward to smelling like maple.

    Dx: PCOS and short luteal phase
    18 cycles (3 with our RE) - Metformin + Clomid + HCG booster did the trick!
    BFP #1 6/22/09 EDD: 3/2/10 DS born: 3/8/10

    TTC #2 since Dec 2011
    BFP #2 7/8/12 EDD: 3/18/12 M/C @ 9w1d: 8/16/12

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  • SigmundsGirlSigmundsGirl

    imageangelxxrose:
    I tried it but unfortunately had to stop because it made DD gassy/upset.  I think about 20% of infants have a reaction to it.  It is worth a try!  (although if you want the best herbal supplement, try More Milk Plus by Motherlove in capsules...it has fenugreek plus other herbs that work well together to boost your supply - pricey but supposedly the best).  Good luck! 

    Great suggestion. I'll look into it. I hope DS doesn't have a reaction, he is already pretty gassy.

    Dx: PCOS and short luteal phase
    18 cycles (3 with our RE) - Metformin + Clomid + HCG booster did the trick!
    BFP #1 6/22/09 EDD: 3/2/10 DS born: 3/8/10

    TTC #2 since Dec 2011
    BFP #2 7/8/12 EDD: 3/18/12 M/C @ 9w1d: 8/16/12

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  • ksever1018ksever1018

    I would recommend More Milk Plus more than fenugreek, even though MMP is much more expensive.  I was taking both.  MMP increased my supply by about 1.5oz while fenugreek increased my supply by only .5oz.  You can also take them both.  MMP has a money back guarantee though, so it wouldn?t hurt to try it.

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