May 18, 2011

So Polycystic

Monday aritu kena pegi checkup follicles sbb day 12.
so pegi klinik dr delaila.
mase scan tu, doc terus ckp "u ni sooooo polycystic la kan."
ala, menci la. rase mcm nak korek je telor kecik2 tu. geram akuh!
Lining uterus aku mengate kan aku lom sampai waktu subor (mmg la sbb baru day 12...sgt jarang kot org subor day 12...dulu check dgn dr sudha day 14, aku dah subur and follicles aku cukop besar)
Lining uterus aku 16/5/2011 aritu = 8.7mm
Right ovary: Leading Follicle, 10mm
Left Ovary: Leading Follicle, 13mm

then doc kata "awak belum subur ni..takpelah dtg balik hari kamis. it should grow 2mm a day so kamis ni patut dah cukop besar, lining pun belum cukup tebal"
"kalau tebal waktu subur brapa?"
"10-14mm"

heheh ok la dah 8.7mm sket je lagiiii

astu aku ckp "doc saya dah start metformin balik. terpaksa"
die senyum n ckp "good"
hahaha

skang ni blah kiri rahim aku adalah sgt senak, sakit denyut2, hope its a good sign!

May 14, 2011

New info on Soy Isoflavones

Taken from www.pcosnetwork.com
this article was written by Angela Grassi (PCOS Nutritionist)

Soy and infertility
It is currently unknown whether soy has a positive or adverse effect on the fertility in women with PCOS. As mentioned, hardly any studies exist involving soy with PCOS and none so far have really examined its affect on ovulation. One study found that 6 g/day of black soybean powder taken for 6 months improved ovulation in women who weren’t ovulating (5). On the other hand, there are many studies available that show that mice treated with genistein had reduced fertility (6). Some studies even suggest early exposure to soy and/or isoflavones like those found in soy-based infant formulas may have long-term effects on reproduction (4). A study in The Journal of the American Medical Association, however, found no difference in a wide range of reproductive problems between those who were fed soy formula and those fed cow milk formula as infants (8).
A review of 7 soy intervention studies done on women using 32-200 mg/day of isoflavones showed increased menstrual cycle length (9). Currently the evidence doesn’t imply that soy prevents ovulation but may delay it.
While much more research is needed, those of you who are trying to become pregnant or struggle with infertility may want to limit your intake of soy.


Bottom line: much more studies need to be conducted on soy consumption as it applies to humans, and with PCOS in particular. Women with PCOS who struggle with infertility, consume few calories or eat a poor diet may want to avoid or limit soy products. Otherwise, a moderate-low intake of soy (once a day or several times a week) can be part of a healthy diet for women with PCOS.

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tanye doc je la sng. nnt aku tau dah dr delaila jawap ape.
"it's not proven"
haha

May 13, 2011

SOY ISOFLAVONES

okay this is something that i JUST knew. tadi google benda lain, terjumpa benda ni.
Soy Isoflavones, sometimes TTC women use it because it acts like clomid.
hurmmmmm

I did my research on this product when I was trying to conceive. After TTC for awhile, I got pregnant on my first cycle using soy isoflavones. I got pregnant again with my second child on the first month I used the soy isoflavones. Both my kids were full-term, healthy babies, and I didn't have any side effects. My cycles returned to normal after having baby #2. I will use it again when we are ready for baby #3! It's less than $6.00 at Walmart, all-natural... I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

I have been TTC for 8 months and tried a variety of things - preseed, Robitussin, different positions, eating pineapple - none of it worked. This month I tried Soy Isoflavones for the first time - 100mg from CD3-7 and just got my BFP yesterday!!! I had the most powerful ovulation ever - had pains on both sides for about five days off and on, and obviously the soy helped!

Good luck ladies! Soy may not work for everyone but I am a believer!

this is my second cycle of soy, first cycle of soy after trying clomid. I ov'd on soy but not on clomid! Give it a go, it might help. Good luck.

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just nak share..belum nak try lagi. kalau 2nd attempt on letrozole tak berjaya, then nak try soy isoflavones ni plak. air soya bean taksame ke? heh
rase mcm ade post aku nye entry titled "soy is choy!"
hmmm

kene membace lagi ni. confusing.

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taken from http://fertility-challenged.blogspot.com/2008/07/soy-isoflavones-natural-clomid.html

Soy Isoflavones - The Natural Clomid?

I have been doing some research on Soy lately as I have been contemplating trying it to see if I see any changes.

Up until now I have avoided soy as I had heard it may impact fertility, but interestingly I'm now finding a lot of conflicting reports and some that say that soy is actually HELPING women fall pregnant.
yes, im also avoiding SOY since last year..urghh
I found this interesting article (reprinted from TwoWeekWait) which had this to say about Soy Isoflavones.

"TTC Trend Watch ~ Oh Joy! Another Soy BFP!

If you've been surfing TTC boards online recently, you've probably run across several posts from women proclaiming the mighty power of "Soy Isoflavones." If not, you are probably thinking "Soy Isowhat?" Yes, my TTC friends, the underpriviledged step sister to the infamous Clomid pill has made her big stage debut... and she's garnering some impressive reviews. But before you stop reading the rest of this article and burn rubber to the nearest vitamin store, let me encourage you to research it for yourself before trying any new supplement regimen. (And as always, you should consult your doctor trying anything new.) But I digress...

"Soy Isoflavones" is a natural plant derived phytoestrogen (phyto means plant), which is an anti-estrogen, just like Clomid. Both are known as SERMs (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators). It works by fooling your brain into thinking its estrogen levels are low. This causes your body to reslease more FSH & LH which helps stimulate follicle production (same as Clomid). You take Soy Isoflavones, like Clomid, on CD 1-5 or 2-6, or 3-7 or 5-9. It is not thought to cause infertility if it is only taken for 5 days a month. There is not much published information available on it regarding TTC, because it is "natural", not patented by the pharmaceutical companies, and not FDA approved. Most doctors will also not recommend it for this reason.

Recently, many women on FertilityFriend.com have been taking 150-160mg a day for 5 days at the beginning of the menstrual cycle (on days previously mentioned). Side effects reported are similar to Clomid. These vary from increased number of headaches to hot flashes. It has been suggested that taking the dosage before bedtime lessens the side effects.

I was doing some research on FertilityFriend.com to uncover just how many girls have recently conceived while on Soy Isoflavones and what days they took the supplement. I found a girl who took it on CD 1-5, 200mg Soy Isoflavones, and she got a strong BFP at 15dpo that cycle. Her chart can be viewed here. Her HCG levels at 15dpo were 443 and at 18dpo HCG 1,347. Impressive. I found a survey on FF that was interesting as well:

What was interesting is that 75% of the women who tried Soy Isoflavones got a BFP in their FIRST cycle trying. I checked the survey more recently and the number has jumped to 77% since I took the screenshot.

While Soy Isoflavones can help bring on an earlier or stronger Ovulation for these women, I must note that in some women it did not help at all. Just like Clomid doesn't always work for everyone. Right now there are a lot more women trying Soy Isoflavones so I will continue to monitor their progress and report back any news I find.

written by Elle (Founder of TwoWeekWAIT.com)"

Interesting huh! I might try it next cycle to see what happens!
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OKAY i definitely WILL TRY THIS, korang yang tgh nak try naturally for 2nd or 3rd child pon ce try ce try..
hehehe