I've heard yams (in large quantities) can increase fertility. Perhaps this is an ancient African "old wives tale". What suggestions do you all have?
I was told by my doctor that even if a child is a couple years in the future to make sure that I have a lot of folic acid in my system. Here's some cereals that have it:
General Mills Harmony®
General Mills Multi-Grain Cheerios®
General Mills Multi-Grain Cheerios®Plus
General Mills Total®Brown Sugar and Oat
General Mills Total®Corn Flakes
General Mills Total®Raisin Bran
General Mills Total®Whole Grain
Kashi’s Heart to Heart
Kellogg’s®All-Bran®Original
Kellogg’s®All-Bran®with Extra Fiber
Kellogg’s®All-Bran®Bran Buds®
Kellogg’s®Complete®Oat Bran Flakes
Kellogg’s®Complete®Wheat Bran Flakes
Kellogg’s®Crispix®
Kellogg’s®Healthy Choice™Almond Crunch with Raisins
Kellogg’s®Healthy Choice™Low-Fat Granola with Raisins
Kellogg’s®Healthy Choice™Low-Fat Granola without Raisins
Kellogg’s®Healthy Choice™Mueslix
Kellogg’s®Healthy Choice™Toasted Brown Sugar Squares
Kellogg’s®Just Right®Fruit and Nut
Kellogg’s®Product 19®
Kellogg’s®Smart Start®
Kellogg’s®Special K®
Kellogg’s®Special K®Plus™
Malt-O-Meal®
My husband and I are trying to conceive our third child. We have been trying for 2 years. We have both been to the doc and he says we're both healthy and should be able to have another baby. I would really like to track my fertility days so we can have a better chance of conceiving. Thanks in advance.
You can try webmd.com , mymonthlycycles.com, and americanbaby.com I also have some other sites if you want a boost tryingtoconceive.com, and fertilaid.com also adding calcium supplements , fish oil with Omega 3&6 , flax seed oil after ovulation until cycle day 1 ,Centrum or Geritol multivitamins,and vitaminC&E. Good luck and loooooooooooooots of baby dust to you!!!!!!!!
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After nine months of trying, I called to schedule an appointment with a fertility specialist (I am over 35). My appointment was booked for Feb 18, but I just got a call that the doctor isn't available that day, and the next available appointment is Feb 26. I know it's only a week, but right now it feels like an eternity to me!
How hard was it for you to get an appointment for an initial conuslt with a fertility doc? Should I quit whining about three weeks?
That's about right. Are you consulting with any other reproductive endocrinologist? Keep your options open and see a couple of them to see which one fits you better.
My doctor referred my to a fertility specialist because my periods are very irregular. She basically ruled out PCOS, so I don't think I need to worry about that. What can I expect at my first visit? What can I expect in general?
Is there something she could give me to regulate my periods? What about ovulation?
At my first appointment we had a consult with the Dr. It lasted about 45 minutes and we covered our medical history, tests that we have done already, how long we've been trying and what our plan of action would be. After that I was given an ultrasound to check for endemetriosis, cysts, etc… And finally I had a blood test to check for hormone levels. After the initial meeting you will probably have to go back for an HSG, this is where they inject dye into your fallopian tubes to see if they are blocked. Your husbands sperm count will probably be checked around this time. After all these tests have peen performed they will likely start you on a mild fertility drug such as clomid to induce ovulation. While you are on fertility drugs you can expect frequent ultrasounds and bloodwork to make sure you are in fact ovulation, how many follicles and for hormone levels. Your Dr. may also choose to give you an injection of HCG to help your ovulation along. I would also suggest asking your Dr. for a PCT around the time of your ovulation. This test checks to see i your "environment" is acceptable for sperm. It is inexpensive and in my opinion worth it for the peace of mind. Good Luck!!!
My doctor referred my to a fertility specialist because my periods are very irregular. She basically ruled out PCOS, so I don't think I need to worry about that. What can I expect at my first visit? What can I expect in general?
They will ask about your periods, test for stds, test your hubbies sperm count and mobility, test your hormone levels and most likely do a vaginal ultrasound. Along with weight, diet, health questions. Just relax and ask as many questions as you can. Like what is the next step is they find nothing wrong or if they do. Hoped this helped. Happy Baby Dust to All 
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We are having trouble getting pregnant and I think it is because of his medications. I want us to try a fertility clinic but I don't want to hurt his feelings or pride. What is the best way to ask him?
If he wants a baby too, he shouldn't have any problems going. How long have you been trying? If it's been a year, talk to your gynecologist about a referral. If it's only been a few months, keep trying! You don't have to tell your husband that you think it's his fault. If you both want a baby, he will be happy to go.
Good luck!
Friends are suggesting taking FertilAid or another brand of all natural herbs to help my wife ovulate and get pregnant. They have a full money back guarantee. Money is of no concern. We have been trying for 2 years + now with no results from any doctor or fertility specialist. My wife was just diagnosed with PCOS and rarely ovulates. Anyones advice is welcomed. Thanks
Also have tried clomid and metaformin for 3 months. Doctor started my wife on 50mg of clomid all the way up to 100mg. Still no results
I would go to your doctor and get clomid. it isn't that expensive and some of those drugs you buy at the health food store actually mess you up. But if she has PCOS, i do aswell, I got pregnant on the second month taking clomid
Did the doctor test your sperm count? Did she ovulate with clomid?
I did IUI 9 days ago, I know that I'm not supposed to take a pregnancy test as the fertility drugs that I was taking will give me a false positive, I'm just wondering how long it stays in your system. The last time I did IUI I took a test 14 days after and it was negative. 9 days in I'm going out of my mind with stress and worry! Can anyone help?
Like most things in life, it depends. Here it depends on the HcG shot (that you presumably took for the IUI which can cause false positive) and how much did it elevate the HcG levels at that time. The good news is that hcG has a fairly short-life (average 36 hours or so), so it does quickly get out of your system. By 10 dpo, it is very likely that it is below 20 (minimum levels for most HPTs).
However, I think 14 days is the standard protocol to wait after hcG shot before testing.
perhaps test at 12 dpo, and if it is faint positive, re-test again at 14dpo, so see if it has changed to a BFP! Good luck.