[Leah]

Hi ladies,
I have a question. I have been taking herbs and vitamins for the past year. I've had no luck yet  and am moving on to IVF probably in September. Does anyone know if I can continue with the herbs? I have been taking alfalfa, soya lecithin, liquorice, false unicorn root and red raspberry.  I have stopped taking them this week as I would rather not take them unless I'm sure that they're ok to take.  My IVF drug will be menopur.

Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks. 

 

[Ellie.st]

Hi.  I'm not an expert but,just to be on the safe side, I would definitely steer clear of the herbs in the lead up to and during your IVF as they may counteract the hormones you will be taking during your treatment. I took agnus castus before my first IVF cycle, but stopped it about eight weeks before I started d/r. Good luck.  Ellie.

 

[Marielou]

Hi Leah,

As Ellie says, I would steer clear of the herbs while undergoing IVF, incase they mess with your hormones - if you're worried, do have a word with your clinic. 

Wishing you the very best of luck 

Marie xx

 

[Leah]

Thanks Ellie and Marielou, wishing you both the very best. I really appreciate the reply.