Inositol Success? PCOS?

boymomstrong · June 2017

Hello! So i am not sure where to post this, but has anyone taken inositol and have success getting pregnant? We are maxed out on trying with doctors, we have exhausted every opportunity... So now i am trying to see if there is a way to get pregnant naturally? This has been a 10year journey for us... we managed to have two perfect boys, from 7 rounds of ivf and 13 embryos... things have changed a bit since we first began trying, and my doctor has not heard of Inositol, but Dr. Google says it can work, i am just looking for real world success? Thanks ladies!

lulu1180 · June 2017

kfdecarie said:

Hello! So i am not sure where to post this, but has anyone taken inositol and have success getting pregnant? We are maxed out on trying with doctors, we have exhausted every opportunity... So now i am trying to see if there is a way to get pregnant naturally? This has been a 10year journey for us... we managed to have two perfect boys, from 7 rounds of ivf and 13 embryos... things have changed a bit since we first began trying, and my doctor has not heard of Inositol, but Dr. Google says it can work, i am just looking for real world success? Thanks ladies!

OP welcome to the board. I would suggest checking out the pinned threads and introing on the weekly thread if you haven't already. This kind of question would have gone great in the WTO or TWW threads; however, since this is a community of women trying to get pregnant I don't think you'll find many answers here because many of us are trying for our first. This would probably go better on the first tri board. FWIW, I have been taking myo-inositol for several months now and it has yet to give me a BFP so it is not a miracle supplement. I wish you luck with your TTC journey and hope you get your take home baby soon

pebbledam · June 2017

kfdecarie said:

Hello! So i am not sure where to post this, but has anyone taken inositol and have success getting pregnant? We are maxed out on trying with doctors, we have exhausted every opportunity... So now i am trying to see if there is a way to get pregnant naturally? This has been a 10year journey for us... we managed to have two perfect boys, from 7 rounds of ivf and 13 embryos... things have changed a bit since we first began trying, and my doctor has not heard of Inositol, but Dr. Google says it can work, i am just looking for real world success? Thanks ladies!

QFP

Many of the women on this board have never been pregnant, myself included, so I have no real life experience to be able to tell you if this works. It's also important to note that just because something works for one person, it doesn't mean it will work for you.

Unfortunately, TTGP has a very active IF community. I'd recommend reading the Newbie Guide pinned to the top of the board and intro-ing in the IF thread. One-off posts like this clutter the board, so we prefer questions to be asked in the weekly/daily threads. GL.

boymomstrong · June 2017

Thank you for the tip! I have been posting on a few boards and then seem to get referred to another!

lulu1180 · June 2017

@kfdecarie Good luck! If you decide to come back here for the remainder of your TTC journey, don't forget to read the pinned posts and introduce yourself on the weekly thread! We love new members and we really love when they fully participate and support others!

LoveInDC · June 2017

kfdecarie said:

Hello! So i am not sure where to post this, but has anyone taken inositol and have success getting pregnant? We are maxed out on trying with doctors, we have exhausted every opportunity... So now i am trying to see if there is a way to get pregnant naturally? This has been a 10year journey for us... we managed to have two perfect boys, from 7 rounds of ivf and 13 embryos... things have changed a bit since we first began trying, and my doctor has not heard of Inositol, but Dr. Google says it can work, i am just looking for real world success? Thanks ladies!

Hi there! Welcome to TTGP

Usually we discourage threads for a singular question in order to foster the community and keep the board from being overwhelmed. But in your case, I think this question is fine as its own thread. I'm sorry you've had such a long journey. If you're interested in joining the community, read the Newbie Guide at the top of the board and intro yourself on the newbie thread. We have daily and weekly check-ins as well as general chats

To answer your question, my RE gave me an inositol supplement as part of my treatment. As you know, PCOS presents differently in everyone. For me, I am completely anovulatory and having excess androgens/testosterone is a big thing for me. I take inositol with spearmint tea twice a day to combat excess androgens in my system. While the inositol did not naturally bring back my cycles, I did see signs that my testosterone was dropping (less acne, less hair growth, less hair loss).

That all said, I do not recommend adding a supplement or natural remedy to your diet without the guidance of a medical professional. They would be able to best select a course of natural treatment and monitor your reaction. If your RE is unfamiliar with inositol, then perhaps look for a different doctor/practice. I know a few ladies here also have seen neuropaths and acupuncturists as part of their fertility journey.

I recommend you also pose this question to the IF and "Success After IF" boards as they may be able to give you more stories (and possible success examples). GL!

[Deleted User] · June 2017

I am also PCOS and have been on all the supplements. While perhaps the supplements have helped my egg quality, It sure hasn't gotten me knocked up, sorry. If you're trying for getting KU naturally I would recommend the book It Starts with the Egg.

Best of luck to you - feel free to into and join in the IF thread here.

[Deleted User] · June 2017

Welcome OP - that's the main trouble is most of us can't answer your question here bc the majority are TTC No1. Success after IF maybe a more fit crowd?

Also, we are a pretty bonded community - so we'll be happy to have you lurk, intro and start participating regularly, support the crud outta your journey(!), answer alll sorts of questions on the daily threads, ...but like the one-off google type thing - hi and bye - that's what we try to discourage - not bc we're unhelpful - but bc we prefer to foster that community bond (and discourage transients lol)

For the sake of argument, I don't have pcos but I saw someone shared an article not too long ago I found interesting about inositol helping improve egg quality upon retrieval for IVF patients.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4464995/

Kicking myself a little bc I am starting it up again now only 2 months out from retrieval, not 3, but it is what it is. GL!!!

virginiaham · July 2023

roslyn09 said:

I have used [deleted] fertility pills for 7 months and successfully conceived. It is contains folate, myo-inositol, magnesium stearate and D-chiro-inositol. They all help to promote reproductive health and ovulation plus increases the chances of conception.

@roslyn09 please girl. Stop digging up new threads that are 5-8 years old from people who are no longer here, and replying with new details of your success story. This is the 4th time you’ve recommended [deleted] to people who were struggling 5+ years ago. There are real women currently in these threads, educated in all things TTC, some of us taking inositols (in the recommended ratio).

Please, we know about [deleted]. Please move on to your BMB.

*edit to snip the name … obvious supplement rep is obvious.

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