How to boost your fertility

[Zina85]

Hello, has anyone ever tried holistic methods to improve fertility? How about supplements? Is there anything you can do to improve fertility other than the usual folic acid and no smoking & drinking ? Thanks

[ourbundleofjoy]

Hi Zina85,

I believe there are a couple of things you (and your partner) can do to hopefully improve your fertility. Earlier this year we had a consultation with an (in my opinion) amazing doctor and she made some suggestions regarding our lifestyle, that might apply to you too.

- (for both) No red meat (fish and chicken are okay), I was okay with that as I am a vegetarian anyway

- No alcohol consumption for me, but my partner is allowed 2 units per week, since we are on this IVF journey I stopped drinking anyway

- (for both) Of course, no smoking

- Your partner needs to regularly ejaculate (2-3 times per week), avoid cycling & rowing, and shouldn’t wear tight/lycra underwear (instead boxers)

- My partner is taking: Wellman Conception, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin D, Lycopene, Omega3

- I am taking: Folic acid, Omega3, CoQ10, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Vitamin D, Vitamin B complex, DHEA tablets and will also add Melatonin during egg stimulation

In addition to the above,

- eat organic, non-processed food,

- try to stress as little as possible (I find this so difficult),

- reduce caffeine and

- exercise/be active

- overall live a healthy lifestyle.

I suggest you speak with your doctor before taking any supplements/vitamins.

I wish you all the best♥

[Zina85 in reply to ourbundleofjoy]

Thank you so much fit the detailed reply. I'll struggle with no red meat but everything else I can do. Thank you thank you thank you

[Positivechangeplease]

I went caffeine free (caffeine imo is a big fertility offender - more than alcohol) I had acupuncture - my GP suggested I switch to naturally occurring folic acid because some women reject the synthetic type. I also was exercising and went low carb to try and lose a bit of weight to take me back to normal.

[Zina85]

Thank you for this. I did Not know that caffeine is even worse than alcohol when TTC. Also for men?

[Lamagarden]

We got advice from a nutritionist that specialises in fertility, she suggested:No alcohol

No caffeine

Fish and seafood 3-4 times per week

Organic foods

Not to skip meals - so to regulate blood sugar

Supplement wise:

Both: Cod liver oil, Vit E, co-q 10, prenatal vit (that includes folate for me)

Plus L-caritine for me.

Our consultant also suggested Melatonin for me. I also have acupuncture regularly. And of course, keeping fit and healthy, spending time in nature.

[Zina85 in reply to Lamagarden]

Thanks for this. Do you know if it's safe to take co-q 10 with no doc prescription?

[Lamagarden]

I’ve always thought it was. It’s easily accessible without a prescription. I’ve told our consultant everything I’m taking and he said it was fine. Also, forgot to mention, I’ve also been recommended to add collagen, bone broth and gelatine to my diet.

[Marcy13]

Hi Zina

I got great results with LDN (low dose naltrexone ). It is by prescription only and filled a compound pharmacies . It was a miracle for me. You can go to ldnscience.org or do research for LDN and fertility. I give LDN credit for having a healthy baby boy at age 45. All the best to you

❤️

[Arya10]

Acupuncture was amazing for me, regulated my cycle and balanced my hormones and is ultimately what got me pregnant xx

[Zina85]

Great advice, thanks