Over 40 Natural BFP with DHEA CoQ10 Vitex Black Cohosh Low AMH

[BBbliss]

Have decided to keep going to cd12 as have a profuse amount of ewcm which is a great thing for me and maybe to do with the bc

That's great!!! I had no CM last month, maybe it will help me too. Are you doing the EPO and guafenesin?

Something very strange my AF skipped a day and just come back whole I was jogging, Is that normal?

 

[Blythe]

hi some months i have a really good steady flow and others i do that weird stop/start thing. Like you i have had cycles where i stop bleeding around CD3 and then its back with a vengeance the day after. I am not too concerned by this.

i have tried the cough medicine and just been out to buy some fresh grapefruit juice [which i love anyway ]....the EPO did not really work out for me but i know others have had great results.

 

[Happypregnant]

I'm on second cycle of bc and I'm getting very strong pains in ovaries. It's only cd7 for me so just concerned about early ovulation so started opking....there's a slight line but not positive yet. I also added red clover blossom capsules from cd5 but thinking of cutting this out as maybe that combined with bc is causing these pains. Or it could be lots of lovely follicles jostling for position getting ready to pop big healthy egg or even better eggs !!!!!

Yes! Lots of healthy follicles fighting to come out
What Bc dose are you taking?

Make sure BC is standardized, I used 60 mg 2x/day, 2.5% tirpentides, Study also used 120 mg cd 1-12

Hi, have you had your baby yet? If you haven't, only a few days to go! exciting!!!!!!!! Post a picture please!!!

 

[Happypregnant]

Hello everyone, anyone knows if Notrusty has had her baby?

 

[Milty]

I think she did but I'm not sure...

 

[BBbliss]

Girls!!!
I need help trying to read my day 3 hormones. Well, we had them done to rule out PCOS, when the lab suspected I had when they saw my ultrasound results. They have confirmed I don't have PCOS. I don't see my ob for another couple of day and I just had the nurse read me the numbers over the phone. They are:

AMH 5.4
LH 3.8
FSH 5.9
Estradiol 48
Testosterone 40
DHEA 343

The nurse said I should have no problem ttc but they want to give me a cycle of clomid next month.

What do you think? I don't know enough to know what all the numbers really mean. I'm still trying to learn and research. I need you help!

 

[Blythe]

I'm not sure what scale those numbers are on uk, us ?? Either way they look good to me.

Either my ovulation is delayed or just the progesterone release after it. This had not happened recently so I put it down to bc (last time it happened it was vitex). I just want my temp rise!!!

 

[Milty]

Girls!!!
I need help trying to read my day 3 hormones. Well, we had them done to rule out PCOS, when the lab suspected I had when they saw my ultrasound results. They have confirmed I don't have PCOS. I don't see my ob for another couple of day and I just had the nurse read me the numbers over the phone. They are:

AMH 5.4
LH 3.8
FSH 5.9
Estradiol 48
Testosterone 40
DHEA 343

The nurse said I should have no problem ttc but they want to give me a cycle of clomid next month.

What do you think? I don't know enough to know what all the numbers really mean. I'm still trying to learn and research. I need you help!

To be honest your numbers are confusing. What scale are you using U.S.?

Your DHEA and testosterone look like US scale and are in the normal range. However, they are at the top end of normal.

If still using the US scale your FSH looks very good but your AMH is really high. That could be an indicator of PCOS. To be honest you want high over low.
I'm surprised they confirmed you don't have PCOS without you speaking with your doc. Usually a AMH level over 3 is an indicator of it. My AMH level is 2.7 and I'm always screened extra careful. Now since your testosterone is in the normal range you may not have it. Even if you do there are lots of herbal remedies as well as medications that can help you conceive.

I would make sure you get back with your doc just in case.

 

[BBbliss]

I'm not sure what scale those numbers are on uk, us ?? Either way they look good to me.

Either my ovulation is delayed or just the progesterone release after it. This had not happened recently so I put it down to bc (last time it happened it was vitex). I just want my temp rise!!!

It's US scale. And now that they look "good" as the nurse said I wonder it I should stop the BC and not even try the vitex since they want to give me clomid.

Blythe, I thought Bc was supposed to stimulate O?
I think I'm going to stop it today, yesterday my chart pushed my predicted 0 to cd23 that concerned me.

 

[Milty]

I would go ahead and use it for this month. If you have the Vitex I would use it too.

There are some studies that say using BC with clomid gives even better results. That being said I personnely did not use it. I did not want to mess with my clomid as its my first cycle using it. Now if I get to a 5th or 6th cycle I might try both.


I only used Vitex last month but have seen a big improvement in my cycle this month. My AF has had much smaller and fewer number of clots. So it really does nurish the uterus!

 

[BBbliss]

I would go ahead and use it for this month. If you have the Vitex I would use it too.

There are some studies that say using BC with clomid gives even better results. That being said I personnely did not use it. I did not want to mess with my clomid as its my first cycle using it. Now if I get to a 5th or 6th cycle I might try both.


I only used Vitex last month but have seen a big improvement in my cycle this month. My AF has had much smaller and fewer number of clots. So it really does nurish the uterus!

I know! I did a little research last night and found out my AMH is very high. I'm going to see my Dr. Tomorrow and will ask her myself, but I guess they are also looking at testosterone and LH to FSH ratio to rule out PCOS. I'm no expert but I do clearly remember what my ovaries looked like on ultrasound and it doesn't look like all the other PCOS images I saw on line. Even the technician didn't think it was. My DHEA is hight and they said they are not concerned. I had started taking dhea two wks before the test. I looked at a scale and I think it what women in their 20's should have. I don't mind that, lol

Good luck with clomid, let me know how it goes, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.

 

[BBbliss]

I just got back from my OBGYN and went over my cd3 hormone test.
AMH 5.43/LH 3.8/FSH 5.9
Well I've been cleared of having PCOS for sure but my AMH being this high indicated I'm not ovulating "properly" and that's why she wants me to try clomid

I found a study on line that says a high AMH impairs the selection of a dominant follicle and FSH stimulation receptivity.

I don't want to jump to clomid right away and I decided to TTC on my own for a another month or two first.

I'm sticking with the herbs first and see if they will help me ovulate naturally first.

 

[Blythe]

BBBliss - i will be interested to see how you get on with BC this cycle. I had a slightly delayed ovulation [or maybe my temps just slow in rising] but a nice big temp rise this morning.

i will be watching your chart with interest. I think you are right to put the clomid off for a cycle or two. GL

 

[BBbliss]

Blythe, thank you for your support. I needed that, sometimes I feel I'm acting on instinct alone... But I think my OR is good and I can afford a couple more cycles on my own.

I'm watching my temps very closely also, since I don't know my body from lack of AF history.

I'm watching yours too I really want for things to go well for you soon!

A shower Baby dust for you!!!

 

[vkj73]

i jumped off this thread as we are now on the iui journey.
some doctors at my fertility clinic recommend DHA.

wanted to get the break down here (rather than go down the google-worm-hole).

thanks

 

[Blythe]

vkj73 - hi

did they mean DHEA?

i have been taking that for a few months now...generally sticking around 25mg per day as anymore than that and i notice side effects which include spots and hair loss [vanity prevents me sticking to this dose!!]. i do notice a general lift in energy levels though and that is very good for me.

lots of girls take it prior to IVF as some trials have shown improved egg retrieval stats...quite a few ladies have ended up with natural BFP whilst taking too.

i take this one...and would suggest you go for something similar i.e. micronised:
https://www.dhea.com/home.php?cat=249

 

[notrustyyet]

Hello everyone, anyone knows if Notrusty has had her baby?

Yes! I had my baby. I feel so lucky and blessed. Lily was born on 6/13/13, totally healthy and 7 lbs 6 oz, 21" long, joining big sister Isabella, 13. She waited a LONG time!

 

[Milty]

Yeah!!!!! So precious

Congrats you should be proud!

 

[LLbean]

awwww love it!!! she is PERFECT!!

Congrats!

 

[BBbliss]

How sweet!!!! Congrats! You inspire so many! Thank you for sharing the news with us