I was going to run out to Walgreens and pick up some preseed but, I've been hearing a lot about coconut oil these days.... plus I read some blog about how it helps with TTC.
I have never heard of coconut oil for TTC safe lube, or lube period. I would personally ask my doctor before using something that was just a tip I read about.
I have never heard of coconut oil for TTC safe lube, or lube period. I would personally ask my doctor before using something that was just a tip I read about.
Exactly this. I've HEARD a lot about using different oils but I wouldn't use any of them without asking your doctor. My RE told us about preseed and that's what we've used. A little goes a looong way. And it doesn't help the sperm, it just doesn't hurt them.
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Also, coconut oil is a natural antifungal. It can help prevent and cure yeast infections. There really is nothing wrong with using it.
This exactly! We use coconut oil for just about everything! i had a nasty yeast infection right around the time I O'd and i used coconut oil to treat the infection and also as a lube. The yeast is gone and I didn't use any drugs!
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I use coconut oil for many purposes. The jar I have comes in a solid form that you have to liquify by warming it up in your hands. That seems like a lot of hassle and mess when you are in the heat of the moment.
I prefer to use a few drops of preseed. Just don't use the recommended amount and there is no need to use the applicators either. A little goes a long way.
I'm a dirty hippie, so I guess you might already know my answer. I asked my RE and he said that there are no studies done on coconut oil, but he has been asked before and did his own research. His conclusion is that is is fine, as long as you are not using it just to cover up other unknown medical issues that could be occuring resulting in ph inbalance or dryness. ... then again he said the same thing about Preseed, so I'm guessing that is his opinion on all lubes.
2002 Lap. surgery Stage 3 Endo
Amenorrhea/Anovulation since 2009
3/2012 HSG left dialated/Hydrosalpinx, right tube blocked
3/2012 SA - Normal! Go little swimmers!
Lap. surgery 6/13/12 stage 4 Endo
Cleared tubes, removed cysts and adhesions.
Repeat HSG, right tube blocked/left hydro.
PCOS, and Endometrial hyperplasia.
Moving forward with purchasing a home, then maybe IVF/ adoption/embryo adoption/ or child free.
This exactly! We use coconut oil for just about everything! i had a nasty yeast infection right around the time I O'd and i used coconut oil to treat the infection and also as a lube. The yeast is gone and I didn't use any drugs!
I also used it to treat a yeast infection and it worked so well - my symptoms were gone even faster using it than with other products/drugs I've used in the past.
Re: Coconut Oil v. Preseed?
Exactly this. I've HEARD a lot about using different oils but I wouldn't use any of them without asking your doctor. My RE told us about preseed and that's what we've used. A little goes a looong way. And it doesn't help the sperm, it just doesn't hurt them.
CLOMID: 4 rounds, 50mg + TI = BFN's. FEMARA: 1 round = no response
12-24-2012 : Laparoscopy, Softball sized cyst/endo/scar tissue removed.
Cycle #14 - Feb 2013 : 50mg clomid. Ovidrel Trigger. IUI on 2/14/13 = thin lining, multiple cysts.
Cycle #16 actively trying (May/June): Femara, TI = BFN
Cycle #17- #20 - Med/Treatment break, trying on our own = BFN's all around.
Cycle #21 - Femara, MORE Femara, Ovidrel and a Christmas IUI = BFN
That is not true. Preseed is just a sperm friendly lube, it doesn't do anything.
DS #1 born 05/25/2012
BFP#2: 06/12/2013 ---- loss
DS #2 born 4/08/2014
BPF#4: 2/1/2016 --- 2/23/2016 suspected molar pregnancy--- 3/15/2016 D&E - diagnosis MM
BFP#5 - 9/22/2016
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Other than neutralize pH.
This exactly! We use coconut oil for just about everything! i had a nasty yeast infection right around the time I O'd and i used coconut oil to treat the infection and also as a lube. The yeast is gone and I didn't use any drugs!
I use coconut oil for many purposes. The jar I have comes in a solid form that you have to liquify by warming it up in your hands. That seems like a lot of hassle and mess when you are in the heat of the moment.
I prefer to use a few drops of preseed. Just don't use the recommended amount and there is no need to use the applicators either. A little goes a long way.
DH: 37
Married: May 24, 2008
TTC #2 since: June 2020
2002 Lap. surgery Stage 3 Endo
Amenorrhea/Anovulation since 2009
3/2012 HSG left dialated/Hydrosalpinx, right tube blocked
3/2012 SA - Normal! Go little swimmers!
Lap. surgery 6/13/12 stage 4 Endo Cleared tubes, removed cysts and adhesions.
Repeat HSG, right tube blocked/left hydro. PCOS, and Endometrial hyperplasia.
Moving forward with purchasing a home, then maybe IVF/ adoption/embryo adoption/ or child free.
I also used it to treat a yeast infection and it worked so well - my symptoms were gone even faster using it than with other products/drugs I've used in the past.
It's generally a bad idea to put food products in your vag.
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