Hormone Infertility » hormones

side effects/cost/experiences of having the copper coil fitted as means of contraceptive?

admin — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 22:41:39 +0000

i’m 23, non smoker, low blood pressure, 155cm and 49kg, had same boyfriend during 3 years…

i want a method of contraception mroe reliable than condoms (tgough we’ll maybe carry on using condoms as well as whatever method i choose, just in case) …however i don’t really want anything which messes with my hormones – the pill for example.

i know the pill is used by millions of women but i really don’t want.

the copper coil and diaphragm seem to be the only 2 contraceptives (as well as the condoms) which fit this description. diaphragm REALLY doesn’t appeal…and so i’m thinking of getting the copper coil put in…what are the side effects? i’ve heard it can lead to infertility? i’ve never had any children/abortions but would like to in next 5-10 years…

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Infertility and breastfeeding?

marge — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 07:16:18 +0000

I am looking for stories from any women who had infertility problems (treated with hormones, medication, insemination, etc) who chose to breastfeed but had troubles making milk. I would like success stories on what you did (medications or treatments used) that helped you to increase your milk supply and you were successfully able to breastfeed.

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Infertility and White Bread

marge — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:07:51 +0000

Were you aware that white bread can cause infertility? Well, white bread contains gluten which can cause infertility in both men and women. Gluten is a a protein that is found in wheat, barley and rye, which means any foods that are made out of one of these 3 ingredients contain gluten.

Some common foods that contain glutenare – pizza, bread, pasta, cake, cookies, and even crackers.

Gluten intolerance causes a condition we know as Celiac Disease. As many as 2 million Americans or more suffer from Celiac Disease but don’t even know it, because the symptoms are so varied.

Symptoms of Celiac Diesase after eating gluten can include chronic diarrhea, gas, bloating, acid reflux, and constipation.

Studies have shown that infertility is more common in women with untreated Celiac Disease than those without it. It can also increase the chance of miscarriage or premature births, and can lead to menstrual irregularities and hormone disruption.

In men, Celiac Disease can reduce testosterone, and cause a low sperm count or abnormal sperm.

So think about getting screened for Celiac Disease if you suffer from repeated miscarriages, or are unable to conceive for unknown reasons – especially if you suffer any of the most common symptoms.

In the Organic Fertility Bible we talk more about Celiac Disease and overcoming it with the Fertility Diet.

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Has anyone used Herbal supplements to treat infertility and end up pregnant?

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:13:08 +0000

I want to know if anyone has ever taken herbs (and no prescription drugs) and was able to go on to conceive. If so, what kind of herbs did you try and for how long?
I have been reading about different herbs such as Maca that is supposed to regulate a woman’s hormones naturally. ***My background I am 28, i do not have kids, I have been diagnosed with PCOS, I produce more estrogen and not enough progesterone, and I have been trying to conceive for quite some time now without any luck. I plan to get insurance at my job in May during open enrollement so I can get fertility medicine but I am hoping that maybe if I try the herbal route that it may work and I can finally be a mommy.
Thank you in advance,
Melissa

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im going through IUI fertility treatment am i or am i not pregnant?

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 22:48:23 +0000

insemination was done on 27th april period was due 9/5/09 however still not here have had all the period signs except for bleeding, the hospital have done 2 pregnancy tests both negative but they took blood to check what was going on with my hormones and told may due to the level of my hormones it would indicate that i either am pregnant or the pregnancy is ending which is why i asked my Original question ‘would the pregnancy test show negative if it was a miscarriage’. Any advice welcome im going slightly nuts!!!!