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Environmental Factors and IF

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There is a possibility that I may have started ovulating on my own, so we are continuing to try on our own for a bit.  I am trying to make as many lifestyle changes as I can to increase our chances.  I know there's a lot of literature about chemicals and toxins around the house that can affect fertility (including this Bump articles: https://pregnant.thebump.com/getting-pregnant/fertility-ovulation/articles/10-ways-home-making-you-infertile.aspx), but the info is so overwhelming that I end up not actually following up on it.

Are there certain chemicals or household items that are particularly bad and I should be sure to get rid of?  Are there natural brands that you recommend?  Any info that simplifies this info would be super helpful.

Thanks in advance!
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Me:  Ovulatory dysfunction, hypothyroid.  DH:  Normal!
Treatment:  Levothyroxine for thyroid; starting Clomid early 2015.
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Re: Environmental Factors and IF

  • CandaceC1020CandaceC1020 member
    Pinterest has a lot of great ideas about natural cleaners.  I recently switched over to Seventh Generation cleaners (Target had them on sale and there was a cartwheel coupon).  I know that Clorox Greenworks is another brand and then there's Jessica Alba's honest company. 

    I'm not discounting a switch to more natural products ... but are you eating clean too?  I'm more worried about the food that I'm eating and have made changes to eat healthier foods than I have been. 
    Married on October 20, 2012.  Began trying in January 2013.
    RE appointment & testing December 2013 - February 2014= Unexplained IF, possible endometriosis
    IUI#1- March 22 (100mg clomid, 75 mg of Bravelle, Ovidrel trigger) = BFP!!!


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  • JadziaDaxJadziaDax member
    I'm always on the lookout now for parabens in my lotions, soaps and hair products- I switched to Aveeno. I'm also cautious not to heat up food in plastic containers, and I read an article warning against even storing food in plastic containers. I'm trying to take small steps since I figure it can't hurt. I never worried about this stuff but here I am, 2+ years with IF and i'm willing to make any changes necessary.

    Me and DH: 32, TTC since 2/2012
    Dx: lean PCOS, low hormone levels, 2 CP's before seeing RE, MTHFR heterozygous
    IUI #1 with clomid and ovidrel: BFN
    IUI #2 with clomid (unresponsive), femara, ovidrel and novarel: Possible CP
    IUI #3 with femara, ovidrel and novarel: BFN
    IUI #4 with Follistim (115 iu) and ovidrel= BFN, developed OHSS, benched- 2 weeks of birth control pills
    IUI #5 with Follistim (75iu) and ovidrel= BFN........Taking a medication break for a few months
    IUI #6 with Follistim (75iu) every other day, femara and Lupron trigger= BFN
    *Taking a long break to get healthy and research/prepare for IVF*
    Goal: gain 5 lbs, gluten/dairy/soy/nut free
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