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How many conceived after changing diet?

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Just wondering if any of you conceived after changing diet to gluten & dairy free? Possibly even grain & sugar free too.

I realise those who conceived this way are probably not on this site though to be fair 🤦🏼‍♀️

Thank you x

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WaywardGirl

I switched to lacto free milk, cheese and butter about 2 months ago because I thought it was contributing to the bowel pain I was getting with my endometriosis. I got my BFP from a FET which was done on 3rd August and am currently waiting for my first scan next week. Not sure if it was related at all as generally my diet was pretty healthy already.

I went gluten and dairy free. Took tons of supplements, exercised and massively reduced my stress levels (well tried to).

Best of Luck!

Xxx

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Emmyeve in reply to

Awesome!!!

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I ate organic meat too - when I could afford it. Once I got BFP went back on full fat organic milk - but kept a low gluten diet. Xxx

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WaywardGirl in reply to

I forgot about the exercise part - the other thing I did was a 64-day run streak leading up to transfer day, so I was pretty fit!

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Orla9298

I conceived twice around 6 months after going gluten free. Both failed, but I am remaining gluten free. Maybe I should also cut out dairy!

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Emmyeve in reply to Orla9298

Yes definitely give it a try! My cycles are like clockwork on a clean diet and are all messed up when I’m not so makes sense!

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Kari55

The gluten free, dairy free, grain free and sugar free diet is very good if you have an autoimmune issues and/or endometriosis. My husband has an autoimmune illness and is following this diet for the past few months. I wasn’t able to stick to it but I’m trying to avoid gluten. We haven’t conceived yet despite of all the changes but it really helped my husband with his gut issues so I would definitely recommend it.

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Emmyeve in reply to Kari55

That diet has helped me immensely I can’t promote it enough it really has. X

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E_05

I’m a coeliac so eat completing gluten free and majority of it is also diary free, I’ve had 2 BFPs ending in mmc and 2 BFN, currently in the tww 🤞🏻 although the majority here seem to of had positive outcomes from it, I don’t seem to of had the same luck x

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Lilli79

I was vegetarian before first icsi and went vegan for second icsi. Both got bfp, miscarried on first but currently 34 with second. I've heard dairy is bad for endometriosis (I don't have it though). I think giving up dairy has had a huge effect for me especially with digestion & bowels. I don't have any bad reactions to gluten so would probably never give it up

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EmmaWills

I think the ones who conceived with these lifestyle changes you have mentioned will only be the ones who are suffering from PCOS or weight issues. I know many who have conceived naturally by limiting the diet as per instruction by the nutritionist. So, it is not fair to say that nobody would have, and I am sure many would chime in for you. Folic acid is vital along with other parental vitamins.

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Emmyeve in reply to EmmaWills

Yes PCOS or endometriosis I’m sure x

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