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Ok so I did the cleanse last cycle and am currently on CD22-I have a 25 day cycle so AF is coming soon. I had the worst period ever after the cleanse, lots of clots and bleeding. I made it through though-even though hubby was severely freaked out about how much blood I lost over the first 3 days. Anyway, we have changed our diets and quit drinking alcohol, with the exception of the occasional glass of wine (I know so shoot me). I am taking the baby and me multi but only half of the recommended dosage because it contains iron and I hate not having bowel movements (the endometriosis causes me to already have very few) I have noticed a few changes since the cleanse: acne is clearing up and mood swings are not as severe (usually by this time I am a PMS freak! LOL) A change that happened before the cleanse and that hasn't gone away is pre AF bb's being severly sore-the first month I really thought I was PG but my body was playing a little mean joke on me.

I guess that the point I am trying to make is I don't think that I am PG this cycle (again) 14 cycles of trying (minus 1 for the cleanse) and I am about at wits end with this. I was wondering if it would be ok to start the maca and progesterone without consulting a doctor? Also, should I continue drinking the conceptions tea while trying?

Here is a little background: I had a m/c in May of last year and did it naturally (no D&C) then found that I had a Large cyst in my left ovary which had to be removed-along with most of my ovary that is when I found that I had endometriosis. The doc also removed most of the endo stuff in there. After 6 months I went to the doc to find out why no PG yet. She ordered an HSG be done and my uterus was tilted severely on the left and there was a small smudge that they didn't seem to think was of any concern-I think that may have cleansed itself out with the cleanse. We also had hubbys sperm tested - which was slightly low on motility and count but she again thought it wasn't sever enough for concern and said to keep trying. I have used OPK's a few months in a row and usually get my LH suge around the 10th day of my cycle and we have timed it so we were BDing before during and after. But after a year of no luck I called the doc again and she said that there was nothing that she could do and that I needed to see a specialist. This was very discouraging since the closest specialist is over 3 hours away. SO...that is when I found this site. I feel I have to take things into my own hands and am just a little nervous about the progesterone thing because I don't actually know if I need it.

I am sorry this is so long winded I guess I needed more help than I realized and I want to be sure I include everything. I really want to do this naturally but am getting so tired of the disappointment every month-even though I try not to think about it and just stay relaxed. My doc just kept trying to get me to take Chlomid and I really don't want to take drugs. So, enough said. I appreciate any and all help and advice that ANYONE can give me on my situation.

Thank you!

Hi Tiffany,

Baby and Me Multivitamin is 100% whole food and is completely absorbed by your body, this means the iron comes from the food contained in the tablet and will not constipate you.

If you are concerned about the Progesterone Cream I think getting your progesterone levels tested would be a good idea. Learning about Maca and Progesterone supplementation will help you to make a decision if these are good choices for your situation. Maca is a food and there are no side effects from eating it.

It is ok to drink the Conceptions Tea while trying to get pregnant, if you become pregnant discontinue drinking it.

For women who have more than a few questions and have multiple fertility challenges we often recommend a Fertility Consultation. A consultation will help us to know you more and will allow you to ask detailed questions and in return give you an outlined plan of natural therapies, diet tips, herbs and supplements that may help your unique situation. To book a Fertility Consultation go to this link: http://www.naturalfertilityshop.com/product-p/fc2.htm

Best Wishes,

Dalene