My Hormones May be Imbalanced

I cannot stress enough how I wish the things I am learning now came to me perhaps even 5 years ago,  or 3 years ago or for the matter 1 year ago!!

**Sigh** so much could have been different but no need to live in the past though right?

 So onward and upward I go.

As I sat quietly at my desk completely avoiding my workload, contemplating my day & sipping green tea, my eyes veered over to my blog's side bar notes and almost choked when my eyes rested on the reasons my FET were cancelled back then.

Apparently it happened not once but twice due to hormonal issues. I chalked it up to doing the hysteroscopy procedure at that time but was it really? 

#1 November/December 2011  because when my ovaries should be quiet I had follies growing and then #2.Jan.2012  because I ovulated on CD 9 per my blood work.......What! How!Why! 

For the last 10 years or so I have had 30-32 day cycles ( give or take) so if I am ovulating on CD 9 that is not enough time to shed my lining and for my follies to grow . This clearly means that even without the issue of my tubes, it would still be really hard to conceive. 

It is so obvious I took such a back seat on my journey to baby that I am a little cross with myself. 

By all the things I have come across I am almost positive it is a high probability that my hormones are off balance this whole time, perhaps always have been or because I took so much fertility drugs.

Thankfully I  drank those teas Chinese teas  in the early part of my cycle this month and one in particular "motherwort" will help with balancing my hormones. I try to take my Maca twice per day as well & I did order Dong qaui that I  will start to take that my next menstrual cycle. 

Freaking goodness, I am not a pill popper and I may have said and will say this several times but I guess I will become one to get  my body in line to do what it should naturally.

My toughest challenge has been to change my diet.,.,it is extremely hard to juice or to cut out things but I know I need to since I have gained perhaps 20 pounds in 3 months.

The next item ordered and on the way is Dong Qaui tincture aka Angelica sinensis I found it on amazon.

Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis) is one of the most powerful female fertility tonic herbs. Used since at least the first century, dong quai tonifies and strengthens the uterus by regulating hormonal control, improving uterine tone, and improving the timing of the menstrual cycle. In Asia dong quai is to women’s health as ginseng is to men’s health.

To get more information on Dong Qaui natural fertility outlines the benefits here Info

High Fertile Day Take 2

On 9/4/2015 I got a High Peak on my Clear-Blue Easy Fertility Monitor which was CD 11,  since this monitor is gently used and I did use expired test ( expired 5/2014) I am not fully convinced it was accurate.  I have my new tests for the next cycle, & naturally since my Glow App said today is another high peak we quickly baby danced this morning.  I wanted to add that my CM has been a lot better since drinking the Chinese herbs Xi Xian Cao and Yi Mu Cao. I had a whole lot of CM around CD 18 or 19 and was quite impressed, I honestly did not take extra special attention to the CM consistency ...perhaps I should have but  my aim for this cycle was tracking & pin pointing my ovulation.

This is my first go around with this new ovulation app and my initial thought so far is that it is quite interesting & detailed & has blared at me to log the days I have sex  LOL.  If you want details on glow go check it out Glow Ovulaton App . I will give more of an update and details if I continue to use it and it's accuracy.

What's going on inside my body? No freaking CLUE. I have no idea about my tubes just in case you were wondering....BUT I do have faith & I am believing that everything is working. From the scar tissue being removed, to the cilia in the tubes being restored, to the passage being cleared for my body to do it's thing, to having healthy eggs, receiving my hubby's healthy sperm to us conceiving a healthy baby.

I take 4 Serrapeptase @ 120,000 SPU's per day, vitamin C w/rose hips 1000 mg per day, Ubiquinol 600 mg per day, the castor oil pack, drank the Chinese herbs right after Aunt Flow to CD 14. I did stop just in case the CBE was correct about my 'O' timing. 

"The Lord is my strength and my shield. My heart has trusted in Him and I am helped. He is not only with me but in me, and I in Him." 

Balancing Hormones for PCOS

 I found something For PCOS Sufferers.  

I came across  "Mountain Meadow Herbs T & C Formula". You can find it on amazon or directly from the supplier here Herb there are a few reviews on this product as well on Amazon. If you have heard of or used this product feel free to comment. I copied a brief description below but I think it is worth taking a few minutes to research what you can on this product.

T&C Formula is the answer to your search for natural support of healthy menstruation and ovulation. The potent herbs in this readily assimilated blend work quickly! You will find these herbs have traditionally been used to support a healthy female reproductive system.

May relieve mild pain associated with menstruation and/or ovulation. An exceptional formula for your reproductive health!

Optimal results have been noted by alternating (every two weeks) the T&C Formula with the HB Formula for maximum cleansing and balancing effects.

Suggested Use
Women: Take 1/4 tsp. 1-3 times a day

                                                                

Ingredients

Organic Dong Quai Root, False Unicorn Root, Organic European Mistletoe Herb, Organic Red Raspberry Leaf, Organic Yarrow Leaf & Flower, Blue Cohosh Root, Organic Cayenne Fruit, Organic Chamomile Flower, Organic Ginger Root, Organic Licorice Root, Vegetable Glycerine, Distilled Water and approximately 5% Organic Grain Alcohol.

Disclaimer- I am not a Doctor, PLEASE consult your physician before you make any decision to take any vitamins, herbs and/or supplements mentioned anywhere in my blog.  I do not claim to cure any cause, condition or disease. I do not provide medical aid or nutrition for the purpose of health or disease and claim to be a doctor or dietitian. This is merely an opinion blog. The information held on this blog is merely the opinion of an individual after compiling information and doing extensive online research relating to a particular topic. The research and information covered in this blog is open to public domain for discussion and in no way breaches or breaks the boundaries of the law in any state of the the United States of America where I live. I am not a doctor nor do I claim to have any formal medical background. I am not liable, either expressly or in an implied manner, nor claim any responsibility for any emotional or physical problems that may occur directly or indirectly from reading this blog.

Moving right along & CD 16

I love South Park so naturally love this SP meme.......don't judge me. LOL. 

Yes I admit....some very controversial things are said in this animation but that's exactly why I do like it. They pretty much unapologetically say off the wall things, just crazy humor, albeit toilet humor but humor none the less.

I truly enjoyed having a few days off from work for the Labor Day weekend though but then again 

who doesn't? I like my job just fine but I do have some tough demanding clients and a break from them is wonderful. 

Sooooo moving right along....

It's CD 16 and my Clearblue fertility monitor is not asking for tests and shows that I low fertility.

*** I ran out of tests on CD 13 but it didn't matter it stayed on Peak....the new box came yesterday CD 15 and it stopped asking for tests anyway.

Hubby was gone this entire weekend so here is my cycle in a nutshell

CD 9 Baby Danced -drank the pungent teas

CD 10 low fertily on the monitor drank teas

CD 11-Peak Fertility Woo Hoo but too  tired no Baby Dancing

CD 12 Hubby is away drank tea

CD 13 Hubby is away drank tea

CD 14 Hubby is away thought perhaps I should stop the teas

CD 15 Hubby returns Baby danced

CD 16-Low on monitor and besides vitamins 

I still did not use the Herbal Tampons this cycle yet,. ONLY because we DTD ( did the deed) so close to peak. I am most likely out this month but would feel terrible if I used them and caused any adverse things to happen in the event I "may possibly' be pregnant. I have seen and read many critics that say once blocked you can only unblock your Fallopian tubes surgically, BUT I have come across women that did not do surgery, take Serrapeptase and beat the odds. 

So I am hopeful the teas, the serra and the Castor Oil has been breaking up any blockage that is preventing our natural conception.

I am staying positive, praying and standing on God's promise.

CD 11 & Peak

Written 9/4/2015

Picture courtesy of Google            .

I peaked....Holy Moly I peaked.........or did I?
I have had to do quite a bit of fertility testing while on my journey both with Mini IVF and traditional  IVF. Understandably the RE's wanted to ensure that even though I would be using hormones they wanted to check if my issues are just my tubes or more.
 For both times I had to ovulate on my own and get a cycle on my own for treatments to start as a requirement.  Even though I was never told I had an issue with ovulation, I honestly have no real concrete idea when I ovulate except through what I thought was my own CM ( cervical mucus) or using Fertility Friend starting March of this year, talk about being completely clueless.
I guess I just did not bother with this too much since it was kind of in my mind that the only way to get pregnant would be through IVF which involves stimulation, besides if they want to know they would test me right?

Today  (9/4/2015) is CD 11 and the day before I tested with my Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor  I received a low but this morning I did a test and "BAM" I am at PEAK. How in the world? Is this possible? I did get my monitor gently used could it be faulty? I turned the monitor off and on twice to ensure my eyes are not deceiving me and then jumped on Dr.Google only to find this is absolutely normal and has happened to many women, also 7 out of the 10 I read conceived that same cycle. 
I have high hopes since me and DH baby danced CD 9 but seriously I jumped right in the shower after so not too sure. 

My reality- I had Cuff Salpingostomy with the second lap surgery done 7/2013. This supposedly should keep my Fallopian tubes open but with surgery comes scar tissue as well as very little natural success rates.  I am a believer in God so I  try not to spend too much time on the statistics but rather I focus on God and his perfect healing.  

The pungent teas are getting easier to swallow but hey anything to help the process.



**Slight change in AF cycle- I must say this prior to starting Serrapeptase June 2015 my cycles have always been 30-32 days for the last several years....... then  July it took 46 days to arrive and then August 36 days to arrive. For the most part perhaps 99% of the other users do not experience this but either I am the 1% or it is co-incidental that it was changing on it's own only time will tell and I will keep track here.

So these are the items I am taking

• Serrapeptase 4 first thing in the morning
• 1-2 Ubiquinol per day ( when I remember)
• Prenatals ( when I remember I have to do better with this)
• Extra Folic Acid ( when I remember)
• B Vitamins -almost daily
• Vitamin C -almost daily
• Started drinking Xi  Xian Cao & Yi Mu Cao 8/31/2015
• Castor Oil Packs since April 2015 I think after AF up until I  "O" based on Fertility Friend
• Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor started CD 3 to test this cycle

      

Unblocking My Tubes-Part III

Disclaimer- I am not a doctor, I do not pretend to be a doctor. Consult with a physician prior to trying any of these alternative methods for infertility & unblocking your tubes.

For centuries, Traditional Chinese Medicine has used herbal tampons as a way for women who have Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, tubal infections, or blocked Fallopian tubes to clear their  tubes without resorting to either surgery or drugs. Herbal tampons allow the natural properties of herbs to unblock the Fallopian tubes, as well as strengthen a women’s reproductive system, which can help her to become pregnant.

I came across 2 top names for the Tampons, Felopio which you can find here Felopio Herbal Tampons & Beautiful Life

 Herbal Tampons.-If you want to see some after pictures do a google search. Youtube also has a plethora of information and demonstration on the uses, benefits, etc. If you need to get information on how to order please check Amazon or comment below if you have any questions.

  

Picture Beautiful Life Tampon

Warning-many of the photos associated with Herbal Tampons are very graphic in nature, proceed on your quest with extreme caution.

There are a few dozens of Chinese herbs and other holistic components in these tampons that support proper female reproductive organs function and prevent the development of more serious gynecological ailments.  These ingredients regulate the function of endocrine gland secretion, normalize blood circulation, improve facial skin complexion/wrinkles/hyper-pigmentation. They also treat the following gynecological ailments: endometriosis, cervical erosion and dysplasia, pelvic inflammatory disease, hemorrhoids (aids in wound healing, bleeding cessation, removal of nodules)

Main Ingredients: Refined from Osthol, Stemona sessilifolia (Miq.)Miq, Kochiascoparia, Motherwort, Rhizoma smilacis glabrae, Angelica,Rhizoma chuianxiong and borneol

Indications for usage of the "Beautiful Life" tampons

 Prophylactic cleansing effect: bacteria is excreted from the body (as a preventive measure)

• Inflammation of the uterus, cervix and endometrium are reduced due to the presence of powerful healing herbs

• Cervical erosion and dysplasia

• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) /Adnexa

• Yeast infection

• Hemorrhoids

• Urine incontinence

• Cystitis and other inflammatory conditions in the pelvic area

• The uterus and vagina are cleansed of pathogenic bacteria and viruses

• Genital itching

Directions:

1. Thoroughly wash your hands and open the pouch containing one tampon.

2. Pull out the string of the tampon.

3. Insert the tampon inside vagina approximately 7 cm deep.

4. You must remove the tampon 3 days later.

5. One pill can be used for 3-5 days.

6. Rinse (douche) your vagina with a chamomile tea.

7. Insert next tampon 24 hours later after removing the first one.

8. Used for healthcare for the perineum

I recently received my package of herbal tampons on 8/31/2015 and plan to start my treatment on 9/3/2015. I plan to insert 3-4 tampon pearls for the 3 days as suggested. I will come back of course and provide details on the outcome.