Soy Isoflavones?

[youngmommy26]

So a little about myself. I am 29 DH is 40. Our DS just turned 8 in October and we have been TTC#2 for 4 years now. Our insurance doesn't cover infertility so we have just been trying on our own without much success. I did end up going to my obgyn last year because I went 3 months without AF. OB did some testing on me, said I don't have PCOS or thyroid issues. Said I just have unexplained secondary infertility with annovulatory cycles. DS was conceived naturally after a year of ntnp. I have just noticed as I have gotten older,my cycles are getting worse. I have always had issues with irregular AF since I was young due to AF showing up for the first time when I was 8. Well I went in for my 6 month checkup at the OB and he wanted to try me on clomid 50mg, but because my insurance doesn't cover monitoring I'm a little scared to take it unmonitored because of hyperstimulation and such. We will be actively trying again next month. But I'm really interested in trying soy first. I'm wondering how much I should take? My cycles range from 28-39 days sometimes in the 40's as well. And then that one time I was in the 100's in CD length because of no ovulation. But that has only happened that one time. I also weigh 260 pounds. Don't know if I should adjust mg's based on that. I was wondering if I can take prenatal vitamins with the soy? Is there any other vitamins I could benefit from? Will also be tracking O with temps and opk's, using preseed and softcups. Also starting DH on fertilaid, count boost and motility boost. Wanting to address everything from every angle. After 4 years its getting emotionally, mentally and psyically exhausting. I just want to cry sometimes. Me and DH have decided to try for 3 more years. If it hasn't happened by then we are waving the white flag. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[krissie328]

I did soy for two cycles, not consecutive. The first cycle I took 200 mg for days 3-7 and ovulated. The second time I took it 80, 120, 160, 200, 200 and did not ovulate. Over in the ttc boards a lot of people have had success with the increasing doses. The first page has a list of dosages for thr bfp. Maybe check there.

 

[youngmommy26]

I did soy for two cycles, not consecutive. The first cycle I took 200 mg for days 3-7 and ovulated. The second time I took it 80, 120, 160, 200, 200 and did not ovulate. Over in the ttc boards a lot of people have had success with the increasing doses. The first page has a list of dosages for thr bfp. Maybe check there.

Thanks! I will check that out.

 

[laustiredttc]

I came back on this site as I remember some days it was the only thing that kept me going. Just to note that be careful with this as in some people it can cause terrible side effects. It did with me and I came out in horrid huge hives two of which have scarred! I wish you every success and I know it's not anything to do with conceiving just wanted to share as this is a strong herb!

 

[LoraLoo]

I have tried soy 2 cycles, fell pregnant both times.
Whilst I have no problems ovulating, my cycles were long and irregular. With the soy, I ovulated cd17 both times.

First cycle I did days 3-7, got Bfp but miscarried

Second cycle days 5-9, bfp with twins, lost one, other one still doing ok

Both cycles I did 100mg, 100mg, 150mg, 150mg, 200mg