Natural ways to induce ovulation?

kandehaan · November 2011

I'm suffering from a few issues TTC. Currently, planning for a hysteroscopy or laparoscopy on Dec 9th to remove a fibroid in my uterus and cyst near my ovary. Additionally, my specialist has been prescribing Provera to induce my period (just had blood work back yesterday and the nurse said, "...your body isn't gearing up to do much of anything...". I have had really regular cycles for ~5 years (what I think is from running) and he thinks I may not be ovulating. My current weight is normal at 115 5'4".

After this surgery takes lace, he has suggested I start trying Clomid. But I'm wondering if anyone else has heard of some natural remedies to help induce ovulation?

sekura · November 2011

I've never heard of natural remedies to induce ovulation; and if they worked, then the REs would be using them. I recommend going with the Clomid; it has science to back it up.

brookelynpaisley · November 2011

I would ask for a referal for an RE if you're even considering Clomid. It needs to be properly monitored and many OBs are quick to just hand it out and send you on your merry way.

Also, check out www.fertilityfriend.com and the tutorials and look into charting to find out if you're ovulating. You said you're having "regular cycles," but I'm wondering if that was a typo if he's saying you may not be ovulating. Charting would be the way to find out what your body is doing. Also, check out Taking Charge of Your Fertility. There's a link to the book on Amazon in the newbie link on the Trying to Get Pregnant board.

Good luck

kandehaan · November 2011

Sorry, I meant irregular cycles. Not regular.

I have already been referred from my OB to a fertility specialist who will oversee this surgery as well as all of these other activities.

katieworek · November 2011

brookelynpaisley:

I would ask for a referal for an RE if you're even considering Clomid. It needs to be properly monitored and many OBs are quick to just hand it out and send you on your merry way.

Also, check out www.fertilityfriend.com and the tutorials and look into charting to find out if you're ovulating. You said you're having "regular cycles," but I'm wondering if that was a typo if he's saying you may not be ovulating. Charting would be the way to find out what your body is doing. Also, check out Taking Charge of Your Fertility. There's a link to the book on Amazon in the newbie link on the Trying to Get Pregnant board.

Good luck

All of this was very well put.

Educating yourself and finding a doctor that specializes in fertility will give you the best chances for success.

Good luck to you!