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Success with a Gluten Free diet?

PrivateOnePrivateOne member
edited November 2013 in TTC after 35

I've been considering the idea of going gluten free in preparation for my next IVF cycle. I have had quite a few people tell me their success was due to their switch to a gluten free diet. Personally, I can't find any research that suggests this would be the case unless you have an intolerance to gluten or celiacs. Of which I have neither. I eat a pretty clean diet currently and believe I am nurishing my body correctly, but there's always the thought of could I be doing more or better nutrionally. So I continue to research and everytime I find there is no evidence that people without issues would benefit or need to do this.

Anyone have any thoughts on G-Free diets positive or negative in regards to IF?

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IUIs: 2 in 2012 ... Both BFN
IVF #1: 10/16/13 ... BFP, however it was not viable and ended in an early loss at 7weeks.
IVF #2: Feb '14 ... Cancelled. Positive beta at baseline appt, became very early loss.
IVF #2: Apr '14 ... Retrieval Only. 2 embryos made it to day 3 freeze & will be batched with IVF #3 for PGD testing.
IVF #3: June '14 ... Retrieval Only. 4 embryos growing, all arrested before day 5. Two from April thawed, but also arrested.
Currently benched while determining how to proceed.

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Re: Success with a Gluten Free diet?

  • IhopeIhope member
    I had a specialist into herbs and stuff also tell me to reduce gluten. She said although I may not have an allergy, I have an intolerance??? I didn't research it but she assured me there was research out there about the gluten/infertility connection. I don't what to think.........
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  • gscovillegscoville member
    My hubby and I have been eating gluten/carb free for weight loss a couple of years now and have lost lots of weight on it, which was good.  But I can't really say it has been beneficial for fertility, I got pregnant last December but lost it in January, and have yet to get another BFP in the 10 months since.  Of course I'm just one person and results can be different for everyone, but I don't think any one thing, diet or otherwise, is going to be a magic fertility bullet. 


         

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    Daughter from previous marriage: 20

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    June 2013 Testing Results: Progesterone: 31.7, LH: 5, FSH: 5, Estradiol: 161
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  • on42on42 member
    I was on paleo in May and got pregnant (m/c in June) for the first time ever. Then, we started up again in September/October and my fertility levels had increased by November. I think I actually got pregnant/miscarried again this month, but I'm not sure yet.) I think, if anything, changing our habits in these ways allows our bodies to absorb nutrients from the healthy foods, regulate insulin levels, etc., which can help with fertility. I think there's SOMETHING to it, but I can't explain what it is.... 

    Sarah, 38 | Nathan, 40 | Maxine b. 11/2014 | TTC #2


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  • CheezeFaceCheezeFace member
    We are getting ready to start GF.  I'm in the research phase right now. I'm fine but DH seems to have some suspected issues so we are going to do it together (yay?).  I've never thought about this as a connection with IF but I think like anything else that can't easily be quantified (acupuncture, meditation, decreasing stress - Argh!) why wouldn't it play a role in fertility if it is an issue for you?  

    I'm really considering starting after Thanksgiving because I just love that huge, disgusting meal too much. 
    ~Married 11/08~
    ~TTC since 01/09~
    ~SA & B/W - 06/09 - Normal~
    ~Encouraged by OB to "just keep trying" 06/09 - 06/10 (oh, the wasted time)~
    ~HSG - 08/10 - Clear/Normal~
    ~Lapo - 01/11 - Normal~
    ~Clomid 50mg, Trigger shot, Prometrium - 01/11, 02/11, 03/11~
    ~BFN - 02/11~
    ~IUI #1 03/15/11~
    BFP 3/28/2011
    Diagnosed with GD at 28 weeks. Controlled through diet and exercise. No insulin.
    Diagnosed with Cholestasis of pregnancy @ 36 weeks.
    Delivered via C-section @ 36 weeks on 11/9/11.

    TTC#2 for a few months naturally (ha!)
    ~IUI#1, Clomid, Trigger,  10/13 - BFN
    ~IUI#2, Femera, Ovidrel, 11/13




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  • BigbonededBigboneded member
    I am GF, mostly, I don't have an intolerance or allergy. But I read research that the gluten can affect autoimmune response (specifically thyroid) so I stay GF (mostly) and then I dont have to keep upping my med dosage. I haven't seen anything r/t fertility. But I hadnt looked either.
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  • ksgsmuksgsmu member
    GF isn't a cure all but if you have autoimmune issue it can help.  A low carb diet is the best according to most RE's for better success... By doing Low Carb you usually can cut out most gluten fairly easily anyways....

    good luck!
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    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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