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Wheat germ/pineapple core

BrideJackie11BrideJackie11 member
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So DH read that wheatgerm can help build uterine lining so he bought a bottle of wheat germ oil.  I have no idea how much to drink.  Anyone use it or have advice on taking it? 

Also, heard that pineapple core is good for implantation.  How much do you eat per day and when do you start?  He bought 3 whole pineapples today too. 

Thanks for any advice.  He also bought "pregnancy tea."  We will try anything!

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Married June 2011 Dx: anovulatory due to prolactinoma (1.5cmx 1.5cm in 2006)
April 2012: MRI- questionable cyst 8mg by 12mm in pituitary ; referred to RE by Ob-gyn after amenorrhea x 4+ months, provera ineffective, low estrogen level
cycle 1: May 2012, clomid 50mg; cycle cancelled, thin lining, no response
cycle 2: June 2012, femara 5mg; cycle cancelled, no response
cycle 3: July 2012, femara 7.5mg; cycle cancelled (largest folli on Cd12 & cd 16: 11, lining 4)
Repeat MRI July 25,2012- Cyst unchanged, likely old infarction.
Aug. 8: met with RE, move to injectables if HSG and SA normal
Aug. 23: HSG all clear; DH- perfect
Switched to a new RE in early Sept. IVF here we come
Genetic testing reveals: Fragile X- Intermediate risk/grey zone.
IVF#1: ER 11/30: 14 retrieved, 10 mature, 7 fertilized. E2 prior to trigger 5200. Decision made to freeze 6 embryos and transfer later due to OHSS.
IVF#1.2/FET #1: estrogen injects start 1/18, FET delayed to try to thicken lining. lining 5.4mm. FET- 2/18- transferred one 3AA expanded blast. BFP 5dp5dt. Beta #1- 2/27 9dp5dt- 102.27 beta #2 3/1: 147 :(, beta #3 3/4: 268 told to stop meds and let nature take its course. requested 4th beta (3/6); Beta hell for 2 months.

FET # 2: endometrial scratch 5/6, added estrace vaginally and ASA to delestrogen and PIO. June 10- transferred one 4AA hatched embryo, BFP 4dp6dt, Beta 1 (9dp6dt) 187, Beta 2 (11dp6dt): 412; Beta 3 (15dp6dt ): 4452. U/S #1- one beautiful embryo with a heartbeat of 133 at 7 weeks.  8 weeks: heartbeat 156. EDD 2/26/2014: born 2-3-14 induced due to Pre-E and HELLP at 36w5d.

12/1: met with RE to discuss trying for #2


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Re: Wheat germ/pineapple core

  • NYCGal276NYCGal276 member

    I did the pineapple core.  You eat one core cut up into 5 pieces for 5 days (the first day either being the day you ovulate, the day of your IUI, or the day of your IVF).  They say not to overdo it bc you can throw off your body's PH.  

     GOOD LUCK!

    https://conceivewithpineapple.blogspot.com/ 

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    9/2011: unplanned natural conception and MC @ 6weeks Cycle 1: 12/2012: TI & 2000MG Metformin & 100MG Clomid = CP
    Functional Cyst - fixed with 2wks BCP
    Cycle 2: 1/31/13: IUI #1
    Meds:2000MG Metformin, 100MG Clomid, HSG/Trigger, Provera 400mg 2DPIUI
    Stats: SA 20mil & 63% mot/follicles (as per 1/30 u/s): 22, 13, 14
    BFP! Beta #1 13DPiui: 79! Beta #2 15DPiui: 164! Beta#3 19DPIUI: 773! First US scheduled 3/5! EDD Oct 23!
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  • CousinVickiCousinVicki member
    not sure of all of them-- but could you just do actual wheat germ (put on yogurt etc..) instead of the oil ? 

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  • J&D2007J&D2007 member
    I hear that you divide a pineapple into 5 chunks and eat one every day after transfer.  I'm taking wheat grass, not wheat germ, so I don't know on that. The powder wheat grass is nasty, but I put 2 teaspoons a day into water
    Me: 37, DH: 38: ttc 7 years, dx: unknown
    10/11: after 2 years, saw a RE, FSH 5.4
    11/11: BFP! (surprise after thyroid & normal hsg),
    12/11: missed m/c after 7 week u/s, 1/12: D&C
    6/12 IUI#1-IUI #3: clomid = BFP!, C/P
    IVF #1(10/12) FSH 5.4, AFC: 16 long Lupron, 5R/5M/4F, all 4 made it to 5dt, 1 blast/1-8 cell transferred=BFN
    IVF #2(12/12)AFC 21, MD lupron, 4R/4M/3F, 5dt of 1 blast and 2-8cell. BFN.
    IVF#3(4/13) Natural start antagon protocol, 12R,11F. one PGS normal at day 6 transfer. BFN.
    IVF#4 (11/13) C.CRM (ODW.U normal 8/13 Still no Diagnosis) EPP/antagonist. ER 13R/7M/6F. Only 1 made it to freeze. Abnormal. Looking into options of DE, Fresh vs frozen.
    10/14 new local RE to look into what's next. CD3 FSH 4.7, AMH 0.9. Met with DE agencies and exploring options for feb/march 2015.
    Surprise natural bfp (4 days before donor is signed). Beta #1 at 9dpo: 51.8, 2nd beta: 195 (25 hours doubling) @11dpo. 3rd beta (12/15): 516 (35 hrs doubling) 4th beta(12/17): 895 (58 hours doubling) 5th beta(12/19): 2120. U/S at 5w0d(12/22): one gestational sac with yolk sac. U/S #2 (6w0d)12/29. One little bean measuring 6w0d with HR 124. 3rd u/s(1/4)7w0d: baby measuring 7w2d. HR 134. 3/30: A/S at MFM went great except for low lying placenta. Verifi results are normal! Team Blue! Please send any positive thoughts our way! EDD:8/24/2015
    Baby Will born 8/18. He's perfect.
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  • klibertikliberti

    Ick! Haha I saw this and actually started giggling because I'm 2dpo and sitting here eating pineapple core! 

    I agree with PP, I've heard to take a pineapple and cut it into 5 pieces and eat one piece a day including the core starting the day after ovulation/iui/transfer etc.  I've decided to only eat the core because I'm traveling for work and that's easier to bring with me.

    If you slice it thin it actually makes a nice snack.

     Interesting about wheatgerm, I have not heard that before but it's loaded with b vitamins so that makes sense.  I like to eat wheat germ in my yogurt, I'd be interested in learning more about quantity and timing for that one.


    Thanks for your post!  

    Kate

     

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  • Crystal120410Crystal120410 member
    I bought it like 15 min ago. I got wheat germ oil capsules, it says two twice a day. I also got pomegranate supps today. Hopefully AF starts and I will go see my RE next week. I called my nurse today and she had never heard of the wheat germ but said it couldn't hurt. I'm going to ask my RE about them as well as acupuncture. He has never mentioned it but what the hell, might as well try it. Let me know if you hear anything about this germ business. Until then ill be taking it lol.
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  • BrideJackie11BrideJackie11 member
    The wheat germ is an oil.  I have a girlfriend who got pregnant from an IUI and took 2 tsps a day until the day of the the IUI.  I haven't found any particular articles on it but just seen alternative medicine websites talking about it. 

    <Image and video hosting by TinyPic
    Married June 2011 Dx: anovulatory due to prolactinoma (1.5cmx 1.5cm in 2006)
    April 2012: MRI- questionable cyst 8mg by 12mm in pituitary ; referred to RE by Ob-gyn after amenorrhea x 4+ months, provera ineffective, low estrogen level
    cycle 1: May 2012, clomid 50mg; cycle cancelled, thin lining, no response
    cycle 2: June 2012, femara 5mg; cycle cancelled, no response
    cycle 3: July 2012, femara 7.5mg; cycle cancelled (largest folli on Cd12 & cd 16: 11, lining 4)
    Repeat MRI July 25,2012- Cyst unchanged, likely old infarction.
    Aug. 8: met with RE, move to injectables if HSG and SA normal
    Aug. 23: HSG all clear; DH- perfect
    Switched to a new RE in early Sept. IVF here we come
    Genetic testing reveals: Fragile X- Intermediate risk/grey zone.
    IVF#1: ER 11/30: 14 retrieved, 10 mature, 7 fertilized. E2 prior to trigger 5200. Decision made to freeze 6 embryos and transfer later due to OHSS.
    IVF#1.2/FET #1: estrogen injects start 1/18, FET delayed to try to thicken lining. lining 5.4mm. FET- 2/18- transferred one 3AA expanded blast. BFP 5dp5dt. Beta #1- 2/27 9dp5dt- 102.27 beta #2 3/1: 147 :(, beta #3 3/4: 268 told to stop meds and let nature take its course. requested 4th beta (3/6); Beta hell for 2 months.

    FET # 2: endometrial scratch 5/6, added estrace vaginally and ASA to delestrogen and PIO. June 10- transferred one 4AA hatched embryo, BFP 4dp6dt, Beta 1 (9dp6dt) 187, Beta 2 (11dp6dt): 412; Beta 3 (15dp6dt ): 4452. U/S #1- one beautiful embryo with a heartbeat of 133 at 7 weeks.  8 weeks: heartbeat 156. EDD 2/26/2014: born 2-3-14 induced due to Pre-E and HELLP at 36w5d.

    12/1: met with RE to discuss trying for #2


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  • Jodz12Jodz12 member
    OMG Hello. My name is Jodie and I am in need of some advice. I have a pituitary tumor that was operated on 4 years ago and basically and have been on replacement hormone medication ever since. I take different medications daily and I wear a patch just go give me Estrogen as my body wont make it naturally.
    I am happily married and have known since the day of my operation that I would need professional help in order to become pregnant.
    Recently I have been on medication to get my prolactin levels down (they have gone from 2000+ to a normal range FINALLY)
    I have had a cycle cancelled already using Puregon injections. I grow 4 good sized folicles but my lining only reached 2.7mm!!!!
    I am now waiting 4 weeks for all our paperwork to go thru to start the full process of IVF!
    My specialist beleives he will need to freeze my embyos to try to work on my thickening my lining. I need to know that there is hope that this can happen!! I am dying to talk to someone in the same sort of situation as me.
    I have left so frightened the last month and I am very worried that my lining wont thicken with the medication & treatment they give me.
    Please can anyone tell me that it is going to happen.... And what was the very best and final thing that made your lining thicken?
    Look forward to hearing some stories.
    Thanks
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