probiotics

[BW14]

I have been reading a lot on probiotics helping with recurrent implantation failure. I have contacted fertilysis and also researching Emma/Alice test. Just wondering if bacteria is found, which probiotics did people use and did they have any benefit. We are having a 3 month break before our egg retrieval to try and get in the best place possible with our health. Wondering if I should try probiotics without having the mentioned tests?

[Twiglet2]

I did canesflor without having any tests (got a bfp that round but later miscarried) it looks like that has been discontinued lately so I will be looking for an alternative ahead of our upcoming FET in a few months. I also took oral probiotics from Holland and Barrett. I thought ‘what’s the harm’ they are good for you either way xx

[BW14 in reply to Twiglet2]

Thank you, I’ll look into oral ones then. Xx

[Twiglet2 in reply to BW14]

I took both will let you know if I find a good alternative to canesflor n case you want to try it xx

[BW14 in reply to Twiglet2]

Thank you so much, that’s really helpful xx

[Doodlebug23]

I haven’t had any tests. I used canesflor before transfers 5 and 6 still BFN. But who knows if they actually cleared something up? I also started oral probiotics ahead of transfer 5. Then switched to Optibac oral probiotics ahead of transfer 7 and BFP. But, thinking it’s more likely the fact I’d had oral probiotics for 3 months by that point.

I’d say start on oral probiotics now then after 3 months they will definitely be in your system x

[BW14 in reply to Doodlebug23]

I’ve seen the optibac ones mentioned quite a lot. I will order some. Will try anything at this point. Which ones did you use? Xxx

[Doodlebug23 in reply to BW14]

Optibac for women - dark purple on the box. X

[Natasha2012 in reply to Doodlebug23]

Are you still taking the oral probiotics ? I don’t know whether to keep taking now ? X

[Doodlebug23 in reply to Natasha2012]

Yes I am still taking them. They do a pregnancy version so once I run out I’m swapping to those - pink label x

[Systema23]

I left it too late to test and decided to use probiotics anyway. I used canesflor vaginal probiotics and also took women’s fem-dophilus and got a BFP

[Jmcgregor1987]

I did a round of Canesflor and then took a daily oral probiotic specifically for vaginal microflora called Optibac. Worked for me - got a BFP that cycle after several failed rounds prior.

[Natasha2012]

I also used canesflor prior to my third fet and got a bfp . I used loads in a row , didn’t stick to the 6 x

[Eloquentia]

I also used canesflor vaginal probiotics ahead of my successful transfer, as well as Biogaia oral ones. Very best of luck!

[BW14]

thank you all so much. I’ve ordered the optibac. I will try and get canesflor and do them before transfer. Xx

[joey81]

Did anyone find alternative to canesflor probiotic? Im really struggling. I have taken optibac for few months but my lactobacillus is still zero according to my Emma Alice biopsy

[RedFox23]

hi all, I’m just starting probiotics before my FET next week. Better late than never i hope! Can I take them alongside my progesterone pessaries? Thanks x