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I haven't posted on TB in FOREVER.    I'm coming here because I'm starting to feel like #2 is never going to happen.   We did an unsuccessful FET of 2 day 6 embies this summer.  I have 1 embryo left and we don't  have the money to use it or do a fresh ivf right this second.

 I haven't been using bcps but my period has been between 30-45 ish days (better than the 60+ before i had Eli).    MY dx is PCOS ( but my only real symptoms were long cycles and my fsh/lh levels were way off)

DH has 0-2% normal morph but the urologist said we should be fine (just take longer to concieve....yeah super long if you don't ovulate either)

Anyhow......anyone have success with using natural supplements or anything to have better ovulation (i can't get more clomid) or to help DH morphology?....going back to the basics here

1 chemical and 1 loss at 9 weeks prior to DS
IVF #1 1/10-transfered 2 blasts- DS born 10/2010

Trying for # 2 since 2012.  2 failed FETS 1 failed IUI.
IUI#2 4/14/14-- BFP !!!!! Beta #1 14dpiui= 45 Beta #2 16dpiui= 80  Beta #3 18dpiui= 88 (chemical pregnancy)
March 2015- Chemical pg

1/25/16- BFP  Beta1 12dpo = 17, Beta 2 14 dpo = 28.. resulted in one beautiful boy born 9/21/16 :)

Now I'm a stay at home loving life and pursuing my love of photography!!!
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  • mystic_Jmystic_J
    No advice here, but welcome back to TB!
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  • ELF4321ELF4321 member

    DH had low morph as his only minor issue, and he started taking Zinc, Omega-3, CoQ10, Antioxidants, L-Carnitene, and L-Arginine.  These were recommended by an RE.

    Fertility yoga and acupuncture can help with ovulation issues, esp if you see an acupuncturist who specializes in infertility treatment, they can give you chinese herbs to help regulate your cycles.  I got a dvd set from amazon for the yoga, but some yoga centers offer classes geared toward fertility.


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  • RoseHQ12RoseHQ12 member
    Welcome back to TB!  My DH follows a supplement regime that our acupucturist gave us from a book called The infertility cure.  GL!
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  • itsmyangelitsmyangel member
    thanks ladies, as far as those supplements go....were they in an all in one type multi vitamin or does he take multiple pills?  is there a certain dosing?
    1 chemical and 1 loss at 9 weeks prior to DS
    IVF #1 1/10-transfered 2 blasts- DS born 10/2010

    Trying for # 2 since 2012.  2 failed FETS 1 failed IUI.
    IUI#2 4/14/14-- BFP !!!!! Beta #1 14dpiui= 45 Beta #2 16dpiui= 80  Beta #3 18dpiui= 88 (chemical pregnancy)
    March 2015- Chemical pg

    1/25/16- BFP  Beta1 12dpo = 17, Beta 2 14 dpo = 28.. resulted in one beautiful boy born 9/21/16 :)

    Now I'm a stay at home loving life and pursuing my love of photography!!!
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  • IBackBevoIBackBevo member
    I don't know much about PCOS, but instead of Clomid, could you take Femara and/or Metformin?
    IF DX: DOR & Fragile X pre-mutation carrier
    2011: FSH 13.3 & E 99; AMH 0.54 2nd FSH 6.2 E 40's AFC: 8
    BFP from Clomid/IUI ~ Pre-e and IUGR during pregnancy ~ DS born 9/4/12
    Feb./March 2013: AMH less than 0.16 (undectable) and AFC = 4;
    BFP from supps ~ DS#2 due May 2014

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  • SaraevhSaraevh member

    We have MFI as well (along with my crap) and our acupuncturist has us on a whole bunch of herbs.  

    My husband takes these:  

    *Fish Oil- Omega-3 2000mg/day

    *A Chinese formula called Jade Treasure Clear (he has two Varicoceles (sp) so it's supposed to help with blood flow - we got this from her though, I'm not sure if it can be ordered online or bought at a store but she did say he could also just take FertilAid for Men. It has higher concentrations of the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are beneficial for sperm health. It can be ordered online at https://www.fairhavenhealth.com/fertilaid-for-men.html

    *CoEnzyme Q10-you can get this locally at Outpost, Whole Foods, Vitamin Shop, etc. or ordered online 60 mg/day

    *He is also taking an antioxidant formula of some sort.  Again, she just had it in stock at her office, so I'm not sure where you would be able to purchase it or what it even is!  

    *Wheat Grass- two shots a day

    As for me, I ovulate on my own but have LPD, Endo and DOR so our issues aren't the same so I won't bother giving you a list of the stuff I'm on, but hopefully that helps!   

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  • Dragonfly1226Dragonfly1226 member
    It is so good to see you here! I don't have any experience, but I wanted to say hello and good luck! :)
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  • itsmyangelitsmyangel member
    thanks ladies and thanks dragonfly.....congrats on your  2 new little ones!
    1 chemical and 1 loss at 9 weeks prior to DS
    IVF #1 1/10-transfered 2 blasts- DS born 10/2010

    Trying for # 2 since 2012.  2 failed FETS 1 failed IUI.
    IUI#2 4/14/14-- BFP !!!!! Beta #1 14dpiui= 45 Beta #2 16dpiui= 80  Beta #3 18dpiui= 88 (chemical pregnancy)
    March 2015- Chemical pg

    1/25/16- BFP  Beta1 12dpo = 17, Beta 2 14 dpo = 28.. resulted in one beautiful boy born 9/21/16 :)

    Now I'm a stay at home loving life and pursuing my love of photography!!!
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