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Hi everyone! Hope you're all doing well. Has anyone heard of or tried this? It is meant to boost fertility levels....

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Arya10

Yes! I did this at the recommendation of my acupuncturist to help balance my hormones for TTC. I did it for a few months along with fortnightly acupuncture, I got pregnant so seemed to work 🤷‍♀️ I found I also felt generally better with it (skin nicer, less tired). I carried it on throughout my pregnancy and even still do it most days now (my LO is 5 months old) for general health and to help get my cycle back on track for later.

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Lindt83 in reply to Arya10

Wow, glad to hear it's worked for you! Thank you for responding xx

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Peanutchips

I haven’t done this but it looks quite straight forward to do and seeds are super good for you regardless. Might give it a go between IVF cycles xx

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Lindt83 in reply to Peanutchips

Yes, I think I might give it a go too. Only thing is, sometimes too many seeds can cause constipation! 🤷‍♀️🙈

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Arya10 in reply to Lindt83

Haven’t had constipation myself with them, have they done that to you before? With the seeds you either blend them so they’re like powder (but you have to do this fresh every day) or you can soak them overnight (which is what I do). This makes them easier to digest and you get more of their goodness. I put them in my morning porridge but you could put them in anything. Good luck xx

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Ropa19

What is it? X

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DianeArnoldPartnerNurseFertility Network UK in reply to Ropa19

Hi. Ropa. Eating specific seeds at certain times during your menstrual cycle to help encourage the healthy balance of oestrogen and progesterone to regulate cycles, increase fertility, and ease PMS, Often recommended by acupuncturists. Diane

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DianeArnoldPartnerNurseFertility Network UK in reply to Ropa19

Hi Ropa. It is eating specific seeds at certain times in your menstrual cycle to help encourage the healthy balance of oestrogen and progesterone to regulate cycles, increase fertility, and ease PMS symptoms and other symptoms as a result of hormonal imbalance. Often recommended by acupuncturists. Diane

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DianeArnoldPartnerNurseFertility Network UK

Hi Lindt. Yes, I have heard of several ladies having a drink of these seeds in milk at night, coupled with acupuncture. Two I have heard who are pregnant, so might be worth a go. I can't see that it would cause any harm, but mention it to your specialist if you are having treatment/investigations. Diane

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Lindt83 in reply to DianeArnold

Thanks Diane. Having it in milk might be a good idea as I find eating too many seeds can cause constipation! Yes, I'll run it past the consultant xxx

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Ropa19

Thanks Diane, sounds interesting I’ll have to look it up!

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