improving fertility

Question

what can I do to enhance or improve my fertility? I am 32 (next month) and  been ttc for about a year now. Had an iui- didn't work out. Have taken clomid, have an apptmt on tues with my RE to scan for mature follicles. Possible iui next thursday. what else can I do? Worried sick- hubby will be leaving next month for two years!! please advice.

ibelieve78 · Answer

no, it's not off the wall. we are trying to save samples, but it is pretty expensive- $350 each time. thanks for the idea though

BeeHappy76 · Answer

It sounds like you are doing all the right things. Acupuncture is also said to help improve fertility. I have been going for several months and it is very relaxing. 
Will you see your husband at all during the 2 yrs? This might sound totally off the wall but it is possible to have sperm frozen to use in iui later. Friends of mine had this done. That could give you the option to keep trying while your husband is gone.

melon3 · Answer

Hi there,
               I think if your tubes are blocked an HSG wont help, unless its a minor blockage. It is a test in which they put dye into the uterus to check for any blockages. It can clear your tubes but not if its a major problem.

good luck xxx

ibelieve78 · Answer

i haven't had an hsg. wonder if i should request it. had surg for endometriosis last month and my obg discoverd my left tube was blocked. what do you think?

ibelieve78 · Answer

thank you everyone for your suggestions. i am eating healthy, cutting out caffine totally, although I haven''t done any exercising- I work nights and I am so tired during the day.... i know....i could try harder. I will try this week. wish me luck. have a dr apptmt today to scan for mature follicles.

pumpernickelbred · Answer

on top of what is suggested above make sure u taking OMG3 pills....
make ur own smoothie at home every day with berries
do decent exercise

is ur hubby's spemr count fine..
he must work on it as well

good luck

happynifer · Answer

maintain a good body weight, eat organic as much as you can and try to eliminate toxins from your environment (BPA plastics, etc) as many of these toxins mimic estrogens in our bodies and can negatively affect fertility.

babysss · Answer

Have pineapple core it improves fertility and take folic acid n vitamin E but discuss it with your RE.

melon3 · Answer

Hi there,
             There are many things that people suggest you should do. Personally, I tried to eat as healthily as I could and did regular exercise. I also stopped drinking caffeine and cut down the alcohol. In addition to this I took a multivitamin for mothers to be.
             Try not to put yourself under so much pressure ( easier said than done!) as this doesnt help the process!
             Have you had an hsg? I was ttc for over a year and have just fell pregnant the month of my hsg!!

good luck