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Trouble TTC
LittleMama818
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Maca Root
LittleMama818
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in Trouble TTC
Hi Ladies! My husband and I have been TTC since May (that's the month we went off the pill), but no luck. My periods are insanely irregular. I've ovulated three times since May to put it in perspective. I'm thinking I could have a hormonal imbalance, and that's why conceiving is so hard for me. My mother has convinced me to regulate my hormones by taking a supplement known as Maca Root. She takes it for her periods (56 and no menopause, can you believe it!) and she says it makes her feel great, but we've been doing a lot of reading and women have also used it for fertility issues.
I'm wondering if any of you have tried it? How did it make you feel? And luck? My shipment is coming in right after Christmas. Thanks for any feedback!
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Re: Maca Root
Sigh. No. People here trust real science and real medicine and see real doctors for fertility problems.
If you have only had 3 cycles in seven months, you should see a reproductive endocrinologist, not self-diagnosing and self-medicating with herbal supplements you find on the internet.
I'm not sure what you were referring to when you said she didn't need to be harsh. Actually, you're quite lucky that was the first response!
1) You've been trying since May, you say? Most women over on this board have been trying for at least 12 months.
2) "I want as little medical intervention as possible before we conceive. Just my personal choice." Yet, you are willing to try non-FDA approved methods? Just b/c it's "herbal" doesn't mean that it safe. After a quick google this is the general consensus on Maca Root: "While maca root appears to affect the male reproductive system, however, there's no indication that it has any effect upon ovulation or other aspects of the female cycle."
3) How do you know you are ovulating? Are you temping? If not, do so. If you are, as PP said, go and talk to somebody - you can try all you want for the next 5 months, but if you aren't ovulating, you won't be making a baby.
That might be your choice but that's not what 99.9% of the women on this board have chosen.
We stick to science.
No need to be dramatic. You asked a question, we answered. Clearly, not how you wanted us to though.
Enjoy the road...I hope the maca root does not have any side effects...
A) Yes, this board is supportive when you ask questions that aren't against medical advice and completely irresponsible with your health.
C) I would like to reiterate that if you've only had three periods in seven months then it is time to seek actual medical advice. Going more than 60 days without a period multiple times can indicate a problem.
D) Around here, conception IS rocket science. If that's not your thing, perhaps go visit TTGP.
I tried Chinese herbs (from acupuncturist) for months to 'help me conceive' but nope, didn't work.
Trying since Jan 2011. Unexplained IF.
2 IUIs = BFN.
1 IVF (Dec 2013) = BFN.
FET, 2 frosties (June 13, 2014)
14dp5dt-June 27 -BFP, beta 2061. 2nd beta >5000, 3rd beta >5000, 2 sacs 06/30.
Twin Girls - 02/11/15 - at 37 weeks (no NICU, home with me at 3 days).
Not gonna lie, I had trouble sleeping last night because I felt like a failure. I just finished my period and that usually makes me more sensitive, so maybe that's why.
First off, it's being implied that I'm unhealthy for having three periods since May. I'd just like to point out that I've been irregular ever since I was 13 and my husband and I moved homes...the stress of moving made me later than usual I think. My doctors know that I'm irregular and it's never raised any concern. Maybe it would now since we're TTC, but never before now. My mom's irregular, both of my sisters...it runs in the family. It sucks, but that's the way the ball bounces. This is why I'm trying Maca Root. It's helped my mom in the hormone-regulation department, so I'm trying it for myself. If it helps with my cycles, great! If not, I'll see that doctor. I'm not trying it expecting it to help me get pregnant right away. I'm trying it to aid my cycles. That is all. There is no need to make me feel like a wishy-washy idiot for wanting to try something natural before trying things that aren't.
I like herbal supplements. They have worked for me in the past with anything that has troubled me. I don't understand the negativity towards herbal supplements here. Maca Root is no different from drinking an herbal tea to make you feel better. It's something that grows out of the ground, so let's all take a deep breath and consider the fact that these things were made for us. I'm giving a whirl and I just wanted to know if anyone else had. I didn't want people I don't know shaming me for thinking that something natural could help my body regulate itself. Honestly ladies, you made me feel like crap. I hate that a message board got to me, but it did.
TTC is a tender topic, and this is the first time I've ever talked about it on a message board, and the feedback was less than welcoming. Even my husband agreed that a couple of replies (especially the first one) were pretty easy to take offense to, and he hardly ever admits that. (He usually blames it on me being too sensitive, and usually I am
) So I won't be coming back here until we've conceived. Whether Maca Root had anything to do with it, I guess I'll let you know.
What an awful thing to say to a board full of women who are either facing infertility issues or major health issues that effect fertility. For us it IS rocket science. Some women here have under gone countless cycles of strong fertility drugs, IUIs, and IVFs. I myself endured a year and a half of chemotherapy to suppress my immune system enough that conception would be an option.
It's not often that I get upset by people on here- usually they just don't know any better. But this hit below the belt. That was seriously shitty and I hope you didn't mean to be as much of a-hole as you sounded.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
TTC Post Chemotherapy
Unexplained Infertility
DH- SA Normal, Lap on 8/8/13
BFP! 11/7/13 EDD 07/15/14 changed to 07/23/14 after first u/s
My Ovulation Chart
No, and I'm sorry. I was kind of emotional when I wrote that. But I'm TTC and I'm trying not to treat it like rocket science and I'm electing to try natural stuff before taking anything prescription. Believe me, if natural doesn't work, I'll be up for almost anything! I just didn't appreciate people telling me that natural was a dumb way to go and to get myself taking prescription medication instead. That's all. Infertility hurts, I know. It seems like all of our friends are conceiving on the first try, while my husband and I are unsuccessful. I know how horrible it can make you feel. But just so you know, having people insult my methods of conceiving hit below the belt too. I guess everyone is getting offended left and right.
But after several people chewing me out for asking a harmless question about herbal supplements and you calling me an a-hole, I'm definitely not coming back here. I don't like the way this boards me feel -- like total garbage. Bye girls.
I don't know why I'm even bothering to post here - but you are seriously out of line. First, nobody said that you were "dumb" except you. Cntrl+F that word and the only time it comes up is in your post (and now this one). Sorry you are being Sally Sensitive and blowing things up more than they need to be. In my original post I gave you information - nothing sugar coated and clearly nothing like, "yeah, sounds like an fantabulous idea, go ahead!" So, that means I was being rude?! You keep going on and on about how you want to go the natural route, then GO! But, nobody here is going to tell you it's safe when there are no studies behind it to tell you that. While you don't want to view TTC as "rocket science" I don't want to view it with the vision of "I'm going to approach this with my first science lab kit I got for Christmas" - which is what you're doing. Sure, maca root grows in the ground - so do MANY other things that are not helpful for TTC (and possibly dangerous) so if you want to do your own science experiment - go ahead - but I will not support it and tell you it's okay.
Now, I'm sure this was all just too mean for you - so go grab your husband, have him read this post and let you know that there are just too many mean, bitter girls out there in the world.
GRR!!
I didn't "imply that you are unhealthy". I stated a well accepted fact that if you have had more than a couple cycles lasting more than 60 days each, there's a VERY high chance that your body is not regulating your hormone levels on its own and that you actually have a problem that requires the assistance of a medical professional. This is a fact. It's not meant to be an accusation that you're "unhealthy" so stop getting offended.
Next, "irregular cycles" is typically a loaded term and means different things to the lay population vs as a medical definition. Just because your mother and siblings have had what they have labeled irregular cycles does not mean that they were medically irregular. What you are experiencing (only a couple cycles in several months) IS the medical definition of irregular and as such it needs further examination. And yes, it IS more of a concern now that you are TTC than before. Also "irregular cycles" are not something that "runs in families". There are medical diagnoses which affect fertility and can run in families and cause irregular cycles, but that is a symptom of a diagnosis, not a diagnosis in and of itself.
Finally, if you do happen to be lucky enough to conceive soon, don't tell us. Skip right on over to the First Trimester board.