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Herbs, Diet, Accupuncture and Yoga

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So I had to reschedule my RE appointment from June to July. I am transitioning out of the Army and didn't get my orders as planned. I really want to see this RE and they are too far away to make the trip before the big move.

So in the mean time, we are still re-doing most of our testing. I already had my titers drawn. We are doing my CD#3 BW, and US with AFC next week, as well as my DH's SA and labs.

I also decided to put us both back on supplements. I've been taking a prenatal, but thats it. Also, since DH had a slightly low count (18mil) with slightly low morph and motil, I'm going to put him on something as well. We did the FertileAid in the past and he didn't like it. I'm now looking at some of the Fertility Blends, as well as just an multivitamin with all the good stuff. I also ordered Fertility Yoga off Amazon.  I like Yoga and figured, why not!

I even went so far as to print out the fertility diet, but it looks like that focuses on ovulation, and that is not a problem here... still some of the smoothies are full of fresh foods and look yummy. It can't hurt right!

Anything to keep my focused and feel like I'm doing something to get KU until I see the RE in July. Has anyone tried these things? Any recommendations or advice?

TIA!!!!!

Me: 34 - Hydrosalpinx DH: 33
Previous history
IUI switched to TI x6 = BFN
IUI x2 = BFN
Essure procedure for hydro

New starts

*Possibly starting clomid in Sept or Oct 

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Re: Herbs, Diet, Accupuncture and Yoga

  • RunCC37RunCC37 member
    Sorry you had to put off your RE appointment to the next cycle, but it's good to hear you are keeping things moving. I've never tried most of the things you mentioned, but the fertility yoga sounds interesting! Report back on that and let us know what you think of it!
    **SIGGY WARNING**

    Me: 32 DH: 35  TTC#1 since March 2012
    Dx: Poor Embryo Quality, Arcuate Uterus, Poor Uterine Blood Flow, Mild Endo, 
           Protein S Deficiency, Sjorgen's Syndrome 

    IUI #1-5: BFN
    Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy: minimal endo, partial septoplasty
    IVF #1: 10R/6M/6F ~ Day 3 ET = BFN
    IVF #2: 14R/9M/5F ~ transfer canceled ~ all embryos arrested at 1-2 cell stage
    IVF #3: 9R/5M/5F ~ 1 frosty!
    IVF #4 (FET #1): BFN

    IVF #5 (DE IVF #1 with Dr. KK protocol): Currently PREGNANT!!!!!!
    Synthroid + Prednisone + Metformin + Baby Aspirin + Supplements Galore = 15+ pills a day
    Lupron + Lovenox + Delestrogen + IVIG + B/W = 2-5 pokes a day
    19R, 17M, 17F - transferred two Grade A blasts 11/16, four frosties!!!
    Beta #1 11/24 (13dpo/8dp5dt) = 367 ~ Beta #2 11/26 (15dpo/10dp5dt) = 709
    Beta #3 11/29 (18dpo/13dp5dt) = 1,997 ~ Beta #4 12/1 (20dpo/15dp5dt) = 3,403

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  • babydreams13babydreams13 member
    I take a prenatal, fish oil, and vitamin D since my levels were a little low.  DH takes fish oil and a multi-vitamin.  I wanted to start looking into other supplements we can take.  I have heard coq10 is good but don't really know the details. I have been pricing it out when I go shopping- its expensive.  I use to work out a lot before IF.  Now with all these meds and stress I work out less.  I'm thinking of doing Yoga also.  I'm interested to see what other people respond to this post and what ideas they have.  Whats the Fertility diet?  I had an IUI today and I'm gonna try to eat as healthy as possible in this 2ww.  Salad with chicken already planned for dinner.  I wish you lots of luck and let us know how all of these things go.  
    ***SIGGY WARNING***

    DX: Unexplained
    6 Failed IUIs (Clomid and Gonal F).  
    IVF #1 began August 2013- BC, 4 days of Estrace, stimmed with Gonal F and Menopur, Ganirelix, 9R 5M 5F, Medrol and Doxycycline, 5 day transfer of 2 early blastocysts- good quality, Progesterone, Estrace, and baby aspirin, BETA on 9/20 BFN,   IVF #2 began September 2013, stimming with Gonal F (higher dose) and Menopur, Ganirelix, 18R 14M 9F with ICSI, 5 day transfer of 2 BBs one was starting to hatch, 2 frosties: 1  BB and 1 AC, BETA on 10/21, BFN BETA was a 5- chemical 
    Getting some more testing and trying to figure out what the issue is before FET in December, started acupuncture on 11/10, RLP and some other BW nothing major to report except slightly high Prolactin. Prolactin was slightly high when I started with my RE and I already had an MRI which was Neg.  Endo biopsy=negative.  WTF is wrong with us???
    12/18/13 FET of 1 BB and 1 AC.  Hoping for a miracle.  Beta 12/26 Low BETA-8 2nd BETA 5- chemical
    After 3 failed transfers IDK where to go from here.  Still no real answers as to why this isn't working.  Getting a second opinion in February and looking into immune testing.  
    2/14- NEW RE- Immune testing showed a partial dq alpha match with DH- On prednisone and did intralipids prior to transfer.  3/14 Lupron, gonal f, menopur, HGH.  ER 15 mature all 15 fertilized!  5dt of an early blast grade 1 and an expanded blast grade 2.  BETA on 4/21.  1 grade 2 embryo frozen
    BETA #1 59 BETA #2 148 BETA #3 283 BETA #4 2,783! US at 6w2d shows 1 bean measuring right on track! HR 121.  US at 8w3d measuring on track HR 177. Released form my RE.  EDD 12/28


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  • ksgsmuksgsmu member

     I take c0q10, wheat grass, Vit D .... I am working on my egg health...

     I will start fertility acupuncture soon...

    ***siggy/ticker warning***

    Me:36 DH:38 TTC#1 since 4/2012
    Me DX: Hashimotos,Hypothyroid, DOR, MTHFR,  DH: normal

     IUI #1-#4 BFNs and a few cancelled cycles in the mix.
    - poor responder
    ***Suprise BFP on 6/13/13. Natural MC @6wks 3days
    IVF#1 and 2- Cancelled due to no response on max stimms
    FET 5/20- BFP
    1st Beta- 641
    2nd beta- 2166
    Sono- TWINS!!!!
    Two Boys! Born January 2015 @36 weeks.  Healthy and no NICU!  So blessed!



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  • herecomesthesunherecomesthesun member

    I'm on my 3rd month of acupuncture, vitamins/herbs, and diet change.

    Vitamins/Herbs

    Daily, VitB (Folic Acid), CoQ10, Omega3, Inositol, NAC, and a few different Chinese Herbs

    My diet change was to cut down on the sugars. So alcohol, processed sugar, fruit, etc. I won't lie, it's hard because I love wine, fruit and dessert.

    The acupuncture is interesting. I definitely feel relaxed during/after. I have even fallen asleep without being particularly tired. H says he notices I am significantly calmer.

    For now, I am enjoying it and it seems to be helping with a lot of other things that i used to have to take medicine for (allergies, eczema). I can't argue with that.

    I haven't done any Yoga. Can't help you there.

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  • hwittmayerhwittmayer
    My husband is having SA done next week we are thinking this may be the problem. What supplements and/or herbs do you know of that may help him?
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  • scbediscbedi
    I'm sorry you had to reschedule your RE appointment! I hope these lifestyle changes help and I hope the tests you are going through are helpful! GL!
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  • APotterHeadAPotterHead member

    Thanks everyone. I ended up with a Men's Vitamin from GNC, that had the L-Carnitine and Coq10 in it for sperm quality and production. As well as folic acid, and all the other goodies!

    I also ordered myself a prenatal vitamin with DHA and lots of folic acid and a Pro-Biotic for my tummy troubles.

    I haven't made an appointment with the accupuncturist yet, but will. I also found a fertility massage I'm going to try.

    Someone asked about the fertility diet... It has dairy, whole grains, greens and protein... so pretty much a healthy diet! Lol.

    Lets see!

    Me: 34 - Hydrosalpinx DH: 33
    Previous history
    IUI switched to TI x6 = BFN
    IUI x2 = BFN
    Essure procedure for hydro

    New starts

    *Possibly starting clomid in Sept or Oct 

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