Herbal Remedies & Supplements for TTC

[Cassius2]

hi guys!

hoping to get some insight here on the best way to move forward regarding preparing my body for the TTC train...

some background that may help 'enlighten': I have had endometriosis in the past, and had low chance of conceiving without IVF measures; went to a homeopath and started a big regime of medication to get my body balance into shape and fell pregnant within 6-7 weeks of treatment; had a beautiful little girl!

more recently i have been battling with chronic tonsillitis (approx 9 months constant) and this affected my iron levels (level of 2 ATM). was prescribed an iron supplement but this in turn strengthened the tonsillitis so switched to spirulina 500 (currently taking 4 a day).
my tonsils have been taken out now and i am taking my spirulina and probiotics (dr prescribed ones).

SO, (gosh took forever for me to get to my point ), was wondering if there were stronger supplements that i could take to improve my health and get my iron back into action. ideally we would like to start TTC at the end of the year, but the GP thinks that my iron is shot for at least the next 12 months...

TIA

[Justin Keane]

Hi jellybean,
If your naturopath is happy, then I too would be happy, this is their specialty and I would like to think my advice was 2ndary to the experts in the field. I must qualify my previous statement re over the counter supplements, in that it was in the context of the treatment of a medical deficiancy, and how I approach the treatment of a couple ttc ;-)
Please ask your naturopath re vegetarian sources of omega 3. I use a seperate supplement for this (panaxea) and it's from wild caught sardines and anchovies. I use this b/c I read a paper about the effect of the diet of farmed salmon on the quality of the fatty acids. The vego thing is interesting though I will mention it to Nic next week.

Cassius, same for you, check with your naturopath, Nicole at BB is awesome and successfully treated my wife for iron deficiancy, previously I have given iron in tablet (practitioner only) and liquid (otc)form concurrently to hasten the re-establishment of iron. There are a few paths open to you, the best advice is to act on that given personally rather than on forums etc if that option is open to you. All the best in your journey, let me know if I can help out further, perhaps we'll see you in the centre soon!

[Lulliloo]

hi there . can anyone suggest a good accupunturist in south brisbane area. im looking to start this to get my cycle on track as i am now on cd 94 and cant seem to kick start it.
any suggestions?

[Lulliloo]

can anyone help?

[JellyBean]

Thanks Justin.

Liz28- I am not from Brisbane so can't recommend anyone personally, but if noone gives you the answers you are looking for - try contacting ANTA (Australian Natural Therapists Association) and they should be able to give you the details of a registered, qualified Acupuncturist near you.

Naturopathy & Traditional Chinese Medicine are also great for naturally adjusting cycle lengths.

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[Elocin]

Hi guys,

How are you all?

DH and I have just started TTC and I am currently taking Elevit as my supplement.

I have read on a couple of sites that Fish Oil (for both me and DH) and Evening Primrose Oil are supposed to help 'assist' when ovulating...

Has anyone heard this? While I don't think it could hurt to take the extra supplements, I just wanted to see what you thought??

Thanks, Nic xx

[Lulliloo]

hi elocin. you should be taking a fish oil while taking elevit as it helps you absorb one of the ingredients better, sorry i can't remember which one. i take the blackmores preg and bf tablets as they have all the right ones for conceiving and for when you fall preg. they have the fish oil in it already so no need to take anymore. hth

[Justin Keane]

Hi Liz28,
give this a try!
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