Soy Isoflavones And TTC

Most people are now looking for more natural ways to ttc now a days, there may be many reasons or the reasons may just be that they are not going anywhere with all those medications and is now willing to try a natural approach to trying to conceive(ttc).

I have been blessed to come across many forums and blogs, even vlogs of women who have had many success with natural herbs in getting pregnant, some, months on it or some on as soon as their first time trying these natural herbs. I am not saying that medications don't work but what beats going natural? Just as the herbs will work for some and not others, so is it with the meds. Today i will discuss Soy Isoflavones.

What is soy Isoflavones?
Isoflavones are phytochemicals, or plant chemicals, that can be found in most legumes, grains and vegetables, and are particularly concentrated in soybeans and some soy food products. Because of their estrogen-like hormonal activity in the body, isoflavones are more specifically known as phytoestrogens, or plant estrogens. Soy isoflavones have been highly credited for various health benefits, but the results of these clinical studies have been mixed.

Soy isoflavones act like the hormone estrogen in your body, and attach themselves to estrogen receptors in your brain, bone, liver, heart and reproductive organs. By attaching themselves to these receptors --- which are proteins on cells that receive the hormone and allow it to become active --- isoflavones sometimes function like a mild version of estrogen. At other times, however, they can prevent your actual estrogen from becoming active. This is very similar to the drug clomid which is why it is referred to as the natural form of clomid. So what soy Isoflavones do is make you ovulate, if you are not doing so on your own or you are ovulating way down in your cycles.

Soy isoflavones are found in soybeans and food beverages made from soybeans.  Soy isoflavones are also available as dietary supplements and many people prefer to take them in this form since this removes the guessing and all the worries of over dosing though very unlikely. The supplements comes with the amount in each capsule clearly written on the front of the bottle or you may have to check the label at the back to see what the exact amount of isoflavones are.

Note 
If you ovulate on your own and have a regular cycle, do not take soy isoflavones because this may mess up your cycles and may even prevent ovulation from taking place. If it's not broken, don't fix it.

How Are Soy Isoflavones Taken?
You take Soy Isoflavones just like you would clomid, the only thing is that if you ovulated on 50mg of clomid then you would need to double that amount with the soy isoflavones, so you would take 100mg of soy isoflavones and so forth. When i got my soy iso the dose per capsules were only 23mg so i had to take a certain amount to make up the doses i wanted.It is wise to get the ones that state on the front that it is 40mg, 50mg or 60-65mg, this is much easier to take. I placed some herbs on this page so you wouldn't have to go looking for them and they were the cheapest i have seen.

Side Effects Of Soy Isoflavones You May Experience.
With soy isoflavones the side effects are sometimes similar to that of clomid but it is very rare because they are natural, however you may experience hot flashes, headaches, diarrhea and cramps around ovulation time, this is normal because the ovaries/ovary is working to release your egg/eggs. Some women have stated that they had way more fertile cervical mucous, this is a great thing and can cause sperms to live a bit longer in the  vaginal cavity. i experienced egg white cervical mucous(ewcm/fertile cervical mucous) for the first time,when i took soy isoflavones.  It is adviced to take them at nights just to be on the safe side in case you do get side effects. I did not get any side effects but everybody is different.

Right Dose For You.
If a certain dose is not working for you, try to change things up a bit, like upping your doses, e.g from 50mg-100mg, since these often come in capsules you can not take 75mg,95mg and so forth since you can not cut the capsules as you would a pill. I have seen the pill forms though so if you need to do things that way,it is better to get the tablets. There are tablets of 40mg so 2 and a half tablets would make up to the 100mg, get the drift? hope so.  As i mentioned above this will not work for every woman on her first try but finding the right dose for you will definitely bring good results.

Thank you for reading and if there is any questions you have please do not hesitate to leave them below.

Dong Quai To Get Pregnant Naturally

In this post i will be focusing on Dong Quai, This herb is gaining popularity in the trying to conceive ttc world and is very good for those with pcos who are trying to conceive as well. I am currently taking Dong Quai and i also have pcos and is trying to conceive. Before you run off to purchase Dong Quai I suggest you read this article first.

Dong quai, also known as Angelica is a herb native to China, which is  used as a medicine for thousands of years. It is a tonic herb and is also aromatic, with greenish-white flowers that grow well in wet areas such as alpine ravines, along river beds, or near the coast. Dong quai has a mild anise flavor and is recommended for women all over the world. The plant is commonly used to treat certain female dysfunctions and pains like menstrual cramps, premenstrual syndrome and also helps in improving your overall health during and  even after menopause. Dong quai has also been known to treat other health issues such as infertility, arthritis, high blood pressure, and much more. Because of  its enormous benefits for both men and women, dong quai is gaining popularity worldwide today.

What are the benefits of Dong Quai?

Dong quai  fights PMS: The term dong quai basically means "correct order", so it works effectively in restoring hormonal balance in women. Dong quai contains a chemical called phytoestrogen, which produce similar effects of the hormone estrogen in your body, by regulating estrogen levels in the body, it treats a large amount of PMS and menopausal symptoms, such as migraine, cramps, mood swings and even hot flashes. Furthermore, it also helps to quicken the recovery of women after childbirth and adverse effects of low energy and chronic fatigue. Dong quai can be used to treat many gynecological problems, this is why it is also called  as "the female ginseng", "female herb" or "queen of Chinese herbs, according to the medical literature.

It is also a excellent Blood Toner: Among other benefits such as reducing blood pressure and decreasing fatigue, dong quai helps stimulate the production of red blood cells in the body which makes it easier to fight off infections. It is composed of components such as vitamin B12, folic acid, nicotinic acid, folinic acid and biotin helping to maximize the number of red blood cells transported through the body. Therefore, due to their ability to replenish and nourish the blood that acts as an excellent blood toner.

Curing Infertility: dong quai contains an antioxidant called ferulic acid, which is known to improve sperm quality, this herb also helps to cure infertility in women which makes it painless and and very cost effective to use.

It  prevents allergies: Research  has shown that dong quai is also effective in treating many different allergies and respiratory problems. Our blood cells release substances such as histamine and serotonin response to anything that irritates the body and causes allergies to allergens like pollen, dust, hair and so on. Therefore, dong quai antihistamine and antiserotonin properties help prevent these allergic reactions.

Great for your Skin: As dong quai is known to improve blood circulation in the body, it also improves the complexion, slows the aging process and helps in detoxification of light spots and marks. It also acts as a healing agent for the skin common disorders including eczema and rosacea, neurodermatitis, pruritus, urticaria and vitiligo. The great thing is this is all natural so you have nothing to lose but blemishes.

Dong Quai Side Effects
If you have digestive problems such as chronic diarrhea or bloating, speak to you doctor before taking Dong quai. People with sensitive skin should not take high doses of dong quai, because it can cause skin inflammation and rashes if exposed to the sun.
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Dong quai should not be taken by pregnant women because it can affect the muscular functioning of the uterus,which may lead to miscarriage. It is wise to chart (taking your body temperature each morning) or use opks(ovulation prediction test kits) to know when you have ovulated or is about to ovulate,the opk will let you know you are about to, and the bbt charting will let you know you did ovulate by giving you a thermal shift in your temps. Stop taking Dong quai after you ovulate to make sure if you conceive you do not miscarry.

If you are concerned about taking Dong quai then speak to a health provider. I have not had any side effects from taking it so far but everyone is different, the recommended dose is 1 capsule 2 to 4 times daily,i take it 3 times daily.

I hope this helped and if you have any question feel free to ask, you can purchase your Dong quai from the link below this is the best brand i know and is cheaper.
Nature's Way - Dong Quai Root, 565 mg, 100 capsules

Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) In trying to Conceive.

What is evening primrose oil or EPO?
Evening primrose oil is the oil derived from a North American Primrose wildflower called evening primrose. Evening Primrose is not really a primrose, it got it's  name after the flower because the plant looked like a English Primrose. The oil is rich in vitamin E. Furthermore, evening primrose oil also contains gamma linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid. People who have trouble creating  this fatty acid in their body can benefit from  using epo.

The Europeans were one of the first to popularize it. They brought it back to their homeland and  crowned this oil a "King's cure-all", because of its many useful properties that can cure a number of diseases. In England, the oil has been approved for use with eczema and high cholesterol. In women, in particular, may help to relieve breast pain, menstrual pain and improve the quality and fertility of cervical mucus.

How primrose oil helps You Get pregnant?
Evening Primrose Oil or EPO lowers cholesterol, helps relieve the symptoms of PMS and aid in the production of fertile quality cervical mucus. Evening Primrose Oil  does much good in treating aliments of all kinds. Evening primrose oil or  is an essential fatty acid containing gamma linolenic acid (GLA). This gamma linolenic acid (GLA) is converted into a hormone-like substance called prostaglandin E1 having anti-inflammatory properties and can also act as a diluent for blood and the blood vessel dilator. These anti-inflammatory properties of evening primrose oil help people suffering from aches, pains and cramps.

Evening Primrose Oil  also has effects on the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and cervical mucus. If you suffer from PMS, it may be because you are deficient in the fatty acid, gamma linolenic acid (GLA). Evening Primrose Oil or EPO can help your body to relieve symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, substituting gamma linolenic acid (GLA).

Evening Primrose Oil or EPO helps women to produce more fertile quality mucous  ​​also known as "egg white cervical mucus." This type of fertile cervical fluid, thin, watery, clear and "stretchy"  easily helps the sperm to swim through the uterus and fallopian tubes and find the egg. In addition, this type of fluid helps the sperm to survive for up to five days inside the fallopian tube, allowing conception to happen even if you do not have intercourse again by the time ovulation takes place,this can help lengthen your fertile window (number of days you are fertile for).

When the cervical fluid is thick, brown or dry, this may impede or prevent fertilization. Some women are very dry, and have problems in the production of an adequate amount of fertile quality cervical fluid. It is important to drink lots of water, and taking evening primrose oil  can certainly help in the production of fertile cervical mucus in these women.

Evening Primrose Oil
An omega-6 fatty acid regulates female hormones to maintain the ideal amount and consistency of fertile cervical mucus.


What dose of evening primrose oil or EPO Should You Take?
Evening Primrose Oil should only be taken from menstruation to ovulation. This is because Evening Primrose Oil  can cause uterine contractions during pregnancy which could lead to miscarriage. The dose should be  1500mg- 3000mg per day. Since the essential fatty acids are necessary, you can make the flax seed oil instead of evening primrose oil  after ovulation. The Flax seed oil can be taken during pregnancy also.

There are many remedies out there to help with fertility, but few are as good as evening primrose oil. Evening Primrose Oil is excellent for women because of the help that is given in relieving the symptoms of PMS, menopause and even women going through menopause can benefit from taking it. There are a large number of women who will vouch for evening primrose oil or EPO as a great agent to increase fertile cervical fluid type.

Like all herbs, the use of evening primrose oil may not work for you the first time around, it can take a month or two to produce the results you are looking for. It is essential that you chart your fertility symptoms and signs, so you know when you have ovulated. By knowing this information, you can stop taking the Evening Primrose Oil or EPO after ovulation and start the flax seed oil. Unless you are very regular in your cycle, charting your fertility signs is the best tool to determine where you are in your cycle, knowing this can be a big advantage in getting pregnant.