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Getting Pregnant with PCOS
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items Things that helped me on my journey to a baby. Please consult a doctor before taking any of these because some things may not work for everyone.
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Lifestyle change
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Supplements
Supplements that help my body feel better and reduced my inflammation.
Make sure youre taking a good prenatal. I found these when looking for the most affordable ones that didnt break the bank. I've been taking these for 6+ years. I love them and they dont give you a bellyache.
Prenatal Vitamins Spring Valley
If I could give any advice for someone with PCOS, it would be to buy a bottle of these pills and take them. They make a major difference in your body when battling this infertility. It helps with insulin and balancing your menstrual cycle. Every time...
NOW Supplements, Inositol 500 mg, Healthy Membrane ... - Walmart
A good supplement for losing body fat and giving you energy. I took it due to not having enough in my body.
L Carnitine
Get you some sort of Fish oil or Omega 3. It helps with estrogen and androgen levels. I took these every night with my night routine.
Fish Oils & Omegas(994)
With my PCOS, I always had a hard time sleeping and couldn't go to sleep for hours. Once I started taking these every night, my sleep improved and I was able to get a regular sleep schedule.
Magnesium Supplements at Walmart.com
I know there's a lot of controversy about taking GLP1s. But to me it wasnt a fast way to lose weight. It had a significant impact in my weightloss and helped me get pregnant. I took it for 6 months and noticed a big difference in my inflammation and ...
Semaglutide injection
Once I was able to get back on a GLP1 after having a baby I tried out Trizepatide. It worked alot faster and better on my body. I was able to lose the baby weight and extra 10lbs. Its a bit more pricey but it was worth it in the end. I was on it for ...
Trizepatide
A really great supplement for just balancing your hormones and helping your body get ready to conceive. I was taking this the 2nd time I conceived and it did help.
Dr. Christopher's Natural Female Reproductive Supplement, 100 ...
My doctor prescribed me a round of Letrozole after 3 failed rounds of Clomid and I was able to conceive on the one round of letrozole. It helped me ovulate for the first time ever and im so grateful. I dont think I would've gotten pregnant the first ...
Kisqali Femara 200-2.5mg Co-Pak Tab | Drug Details| Pharmacy
A great supplement that helped my insulin levels. I think this also helped my lose inches rather than weight.
Nature’s Bounty Berberine 1000mg Capsules, Supports Heart Health, Cholesterol & Blood Sugar Levels in a Normal Range, Non-GMO Supplement, 60 Count
Lifestyle change
You need to make some sort of lifestyle change with Pcos in order to prepare your body for a baby.
Its hard to change your lifestyle when all you want to do is eat. I have tried most of the dieting out there and this was the only one that seemed to work best! I did the dirty carnivore diet for two weeks and lost 5 lbs! That doesnt sound like alot...
Carnivore Diet
There was a big thing going around that bath and body works items were causing infertility. And I had bought a ton of their items before. Once I gave them all a way and switched to healthier perfumes and mist my body felt better.
Body Spray and Fragrance Mist
I made the switch from regular sodas to Zero Sugar sodas and saw a big difference in my sugar levels and my cystic acne.
Dr Pepper Zero in Dr Pepper(106)
When you go through infertility, it takes a toll on your mental health. Depression, not knowing the unknown about PCOS, and just wanting the baby in the end. This podcast helped me get through some hard cries and expanded my knowledge on a subject I ...
Getting Pregnant with PCOS
Items worth trying
Ovulation tests, pregnancy tests and items that helped during this long journey.
Out of all the ovulation tests I tried, these worked best for me. They come in a big box and last a while. I could test 2 times a day and still have some leftover after my ovulation window left.
Easy@Home Ovulation Tests Health
The cycle I conceived my first baby I used this during my ovulation window every time I baby danced. It helps lead the sperm to the egg. I think it made a big difference in being able to get pregnant.
Pre-Seed
I love using the clearblue tests when testing for pregnancy. They work better than alot of other brands of tests. Everytime I get a positive its been from one of these tests. Easy to do and get you a correct result fast.
Clearblue Digital Pregnancy Tests
Spearmint tea helps reduce inflammation and decrease facial hair. It slowed my growth on my chin and neck and helped my cystic acne.
Spearmint Tea in Tea(144)
Castor oil is believed to help decrease inflammation and cysts on the ovaries. I would do these right after my period and before ovulation to help clear my lymph system and uterus. I think they made a big difference in my cysts and not developing mor...
Castor Oil Packs - Organic Cold Pressed, Reusable Cotton Wraps
A great way to keep your cycles regular and less painful is yoni steaming. It helps your periods become less painful and less clotty. It helped my cramps and clear my old lining each month.
Vaginal (Yoni) Steaming: How It Works, Benefits, and Safety