Fertility charting and using a menstrual calendar is like having a window to peek in on your fertility cycle. Here is a great 3 part series on how to use these methods to increase your fertility through having fertility awareness.
Article by: Marie Zenack
Charting the signs of our menstrual cycle is a good way to keep in touch with our bodies, our feelings, and our health. It is also a good way to predict our days of menstruation in advance, even if menstrual cycles are irregular, and to know the most fertile times if we are hoping to conceive.
Cervical Mucous
The sign that is easier to observe is the cervical mucus, since it is noticed in the course of daily activity. Fertile type mucus is produced by the cervix during the days when the ova are maturing and preparing for ovulation. This mucus is not only an indicator of fertility, it is essential for fertility. Cervical mucus nourishes the sperm, protects them from the natural acidity of the vagina, and guides them toward the ovum. Following is a simple way to observe and chart your fertile type mucus.
Pay attention to how you feel as you go about your daily activities. Just as you have learned to notice a certain wetness at menstruation, you will begin to notice a second wet time, but later in the cycle, and without bleeding. The second wet time is caused by your fertile type mucus.
Each time you go to the bathroom, wipe with toilet paper both before and after you use the toilet, noticing: a) the sensation you feel as you wipe with toilet paper, b) what is on the toilet paper. Chart what you see and what you feel in the following way. Or use any charting method that makes sense to you.
1) Menstruation: mark the days of bleeding in some way, such as coloring the calendar day red.
2) Nothing: if you don’t see or feel anything outside your vagina, you can leave the calendar blank on those days.
3) Something: but if you see or feel something – anything -such as pasty or sticky mucus, or a feeling of wetness – draw something, such as a raindrop, on these days.
4) Slippery something: If the pasty or sticky mucus turns to slippery mucus or a slippery feeling, color the raindrop dark to indicate the slippery wetness.
After a few slippery wet days, the mucus may disappear or return to sticky or pasty. When it does, begin to count the days until menstruation arrives. In a normal fertile cycle, the time between the last day of slippery mucus or slippery feeling and the next menstruation is between 11-16 days. You will become quite accurate about your predictions after you chart for about three cycles.
The mucus is your most fertile time, since fertile type is produced during the days leading up to and including ovulation. But don’t try to use this information for birth control unless you seek out a qualified teacher of fertility awareness or natural family planning. However, if you are hoping to become pregnant, charting the mucus and the dry times of the cycle will allow you to know your most fertile time. It will also allow you to predict your next menstruation with accuracy, and to begin a new and sensitive relationship with yourself.
Under the influence of the hormone estrogen, when the fertile mucus is present, we may feel courageous and loving. Men who bored us last week may suddenly appear interesting and attractive. Like Mother Earth in her rainy season, we are full of potential. We may also be interested in sexual activity. These emotions and reactions are caused by the hormone estrogen, which is getting us ready to have a baby, even though we may not want that for ourselves yet!
After ovulation, under the influence of the hormone progesterone, we may feel somewhat deflated compared to our wet, fertile time. Like Mother Earth in her dry time, we may feel quiet, with less energy. When menstrual bleeding begins, both estrogen and progesterone are at low levels. We may feel sensitive, solitary, or inward.
Generally speaking, dark red bleeding for about three days indicates that hormones are high enough to build a good uterine lining and nourish a fetus in the event of conception. However, more than three days of heavy bleeding can be exhausting. Three to five days of wet, slippery mucus 11-14 days before the next menstruation is a probable indicator of normal ovulation and a fertile cycle. Cycles are often 28-30 days from the first day of bleeding to the first day of the bleeding of the next menstruation. However, irregular cycles do not indicate infertility. If the time between the last day of slippery mucus and the next menstruation is 11-16 days, the cycle is probably fertile. Even if one cycle is not fertile, the next may well be fertile. Much depends on the stress we may be feeling. Keeping a chart allows us to keep all things in perspective, and feel our own harmony with all the cycles of nature.
To download a free fertility chart click here…
Complete Series
Part 1: Cervical Mucous
Part 2: Basal Body Temperature
Part 3: Charting
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i ‘ve started a treatement for ivf and now i;ve to stop the treatement because i was to by my doctor that the don’t increase no eggs on my euterus so i’m in the arms of the to help me w/ my situation.
Hi Flore,
Please email me with more details about your situation and fertility history so I can better answer your question.
Hi Hethir,
I will be turning 41 in January. I had two successful pregnancies. One at 35 and 37. I have not been able to get pregnant since that time. In May, I miscarried at six weeks(empty sac). My cycle is regular. I do notice that about five days after intercourse I begin cramping. I feel as if my body is rejecting a fertilized egg. Have you ever heard of this symptom before? My OBGYN looked at me in disbelief when I told her this. I did not have trouble getting pregnant the previous 2 times. Any insight and/or suggestions would be helpful. Thanks,
Hi Stasia,
I have heard of women feeling “ovulation pains” when the egg is released during ovulation. But I have not heard of cramping caused from the body rejecting the fertilized egg. Have you had testing to determine if your body is rejecting the fertilized egg or sperm?
hi hethir,
my name is susie. im turning 37 on january next year. married since 1996. but we been for 7 years. i tooks clomid but didt work for me. they said my fsh is to high about 11 two years ago. by this time mayb its higher. i never get pregnant or miscarriage. so, can u help me. is there any herb that u can suggest for me? hoping that you would reply. thanks and god bless
Hello I am 26 years old and I have been trying to have a baby for almost 2 years know with no resaults. I have pcos which was I have had since I was 13 and the DR’s never really keep an eye on it. My Husband is 38 years old and has never father a child we both want one. I was wondering if there was anything out there that can help us the Dr has put me on provera to get a period days 1 through 10 of the month. If there is anyone that can give me so ideas to help us get pregnant let me know.
Thanks
Hi Jessica,
There are steps you can take to help lessen the effects of PCOS on your fertility. One of the main ones being changing your diet to a PCOS fertility diet. I have written a guide to help you. You can find it here: http://natural-fertility-info.com/pcos-fertility-diet
Hi Hethir,
I have been trying to get pregnant for the last year. I am 26 years old (soon to be 27). I only have one daughter which also took me a few months to concieve. I have been using a fertility monitor for the last six months without success. I have also tried the herbal powder Maca. Any advice to greater the chances of me concieving?
Thanks!
Hi Isabel,
I will need to know more about your personal situation. Please email me here.
Hethir
HI Hethir,
in 2005 I was diagnosed with POF, we went to an IVF clinic and were told our best options were to use donor eggs, Thanks to a Gracious God we conceived naturally and gave birth to a son in 2007. The diagnosis still looms over my head. We would like to conceive a 2nd child. I have been doing my best to eat organically, avoid sugar, and I receive acupuncture and CHinese herbs. We have been trying to cnceive for 2 months so it is still early. My son still nurses in the mornings after he wakes up – this is more of a comfort than a need at this point as he is 15 months old. Do you think that nursing as much as once a day could influence the hormonal balance? I hate to “cut him off” as it is such a nice thing and good for many other things other than nutrition.
Thanks,
Renata
Hi Renata,
When you are breastfeeding a hormone called prolactin is released which may cause the body to not ovulate since your child is still young enough to breastfeed.
Hi Hethir,
I am a young 42 years trying to conceive for 8 years. did not know i had high prolactin until 5 years ago. DR. did not know what to do @ the time i was in my late 30s. did fertility workup ovaries, uterus, tubes all good. Lots of eggs. Had 2 attempt at IUI without success. I was 2 weeks from beginning hormone treatment for IVF. husband got scared changed mind. I am healthy other than had psoriasis/eczema and digestive problems most of my life. now much better with diet change and cleansing and additional supplements; Probiotics, omega 3 and food base calcium/mag. I like your food base vitamins and minerals. I also use a food base B complex.
December i did fertility cleanse and began taking mommy and me prenatal + changed to omega 3 you recomended; additionally, at the end of cleanse I began having a smoothie that included Maca, Royall jelly, Spirulina, Whey, and 1 green drink. January I continued with this plus my fertility diet. In December I had dark clotted period for the usual 3 days and had lots of mucous. In January I had a pretty pink beautiful period for 3 heavy days and 2 very light days and no mucous; however, days 11,12,13,14,15,16,,17 breast extremely sensitive and large. days 18 to current (22) not as sore. Is this all OK.. I must also tell you I am using progesterone cream day 17 to day 26. reason for progesterone cream is that i stopped taking my dostinex. I have a micro adenoma that causes my prolactin to be very high. Now tell me after reading all of this is there anything I should or should not be doing. When my period comes down this month if it does, i plan to introduce vitex, L- argenine, already taking CQ10. Overall I must say I fell much lighter and alert this month. I really cant explain. But I fell less foggy, and light, and calm, and relax. I feel like a new person..
Thank you
Brenda
Hi Brenda,
It sounds like you are on the right track with trying something and then seeing how your body reacts to it, as everyone is not the same. With the L Arganine, you may want to take that for short periods of time (two weeks on two weeks off) so your amino acids stay balanced.
Hethir,
I was recently diagnosed with PCOS and I have concerns about my fertility now. I have one year old twins that I had completely naturally but have been diagnosed since then, however I feel that I had this syndrome prior to conceiving my twins. I did use progesterone cream during my pregnancy. Any way my doctor is putting me on Metphorman. I am not looking to conceive for another year or so I am just concerned that when the time comes I won’t be able to. I am a little confused because I do have regular periods each month.
Hi,
One of the most effective natural therapies for PCOS is the PCOS Fertlilty Diet, learn more about that here :http://natural-fertility-info.com/pcos-fertility-diet
I have had a tubal reversal last Agust 2008, and we have been doing the charting and ovulation temperature detection, etc. for 7 months now with no luck. I just turned 40 in Jan, but I have two older boys 12, & 17 conceived naturally, so this secondary fertility is puzzling, any suggestions?
I even tried Clomid through the mail order pharmacy.
I am now seeing a doctor who is going to to the H-test to make sure my tubes are open, but is there anything I can do in the meantime.
Hello Hethir,
This comment is going to be a long one… sorry!
My partner and I have been struggling with infertility for over two years now. We have been thrown around by doctors all this while, so we have just decided to try a natural approach.
My period stopped dead in it’s tracks about 1 year ago. During this time, I have gained over 50 pounds so now I am overweight. All the doctors say the weight gain is behind the infertility and lack of a period but I think it’s the other way around. I had been a steady, (and very healthy) 100-110 pounds since I was 15 or so. Now, I top the scales of over 150 pounds and I am only 4′10! It’s just not right!
What do you suggest I do to get my weight down? I will not go to another doctor because all they will tell me to do is diet and exercise. My diet and exercise has not changed for over 3 years but now even walking is getting difficult to do due to my overly heavy body bearing down on my tiny frame.
…Will your fertility cleanse help me?
I know I need to loose weight before I even think about getting pregnant I really do not want to harm the baby because of my weight. I need a natural remedy and I need it fast! I want to have a baby so bad :’-( Please help me.
Hi Clarey,
As you have stated, being a healthy weight is important for fertility in many different ways. Once of the mains areas being effected is the endocrine system and hormonal balance. The best advice I have is the following
Follow the Natural Fertility Diet
- Eat 5 small meals through the day
- Eat only whole grains and organic foods
- Eat high fiber foods
- The basis of your diet needs to be plant foods
Exercise daily
Find something you enjoy to do and be consistent. Exercise is very important.
Support the body with a Fertility Cleanse
Cleansing is very important for weight loss as it helps the body to digest better, helps to get rid of excess hormones, and helps with cleansing the intestinal system.
Be patient, gentle, and kind to yourself
This is a journey, be gentle to yourself and only speak kind words, because someone is listening… you!
Dear Hethir,
Can a woman aged between 47 and 50 years conceive? What is the possibility? Because during this age, some women start their perimenopause, some even start their menopause.
Please help.
I do not know the statistics but it matters whether or not she is still ovulating. If she is ovulating and has a healthy hormonal balance than she would still be fertile. Many women are in or beginning menopause at that time, but we have heard of women becoming pregnant at that age.
hi hither
i just want you to know that i v finished my cleanse and did not notice any change during my period,the mucus and the darkness is still there in the blood and i am really worried. Also, you advice a lady to be taking l arginine for two weeks and stop for another two weeks ,but according to the prescriptionof improve egg one is adviced to use it for a minimum of three month
Hi Hadiza,
I am not clear what your question is.
I had been taking Vitex for over 45 days and for the last 3 or 4 days I been having some spotting like if AF is coming so I was wondering if this is normal? This is my first cycle on taking it and since it said that you should stop taking it when you have AF I stopped ’cause I thought that Af was coming but I guess it is taking too long! do you think that I need to keep taking it until I have full day of AF?
When the body is readjusting its hormones the following cycles may be off. There may be spotting, different period, etc. Take it until AF is really happening. How long are your cycles normally?
hello hethir,
I’m 29 years. I already have 3 miscarriages. all are blighted ovum…I am thinking what are the reasons why is this happening to me. Is it because my husband have low sperm count? Please enlighten me.thanks!
There could be many reasons for blight ovums. Testing is the only way to know for sure. Sometimes the body rejects the embryo, sometimes the genetic materials are not good, sometimes it is the men’s sperm. You can talk to your doctor about what testing is available to you.
My husband (27 years old) and i (25 years old) have been trying for a baby for 15 months with no success. when weve been to the drs all they say is “your young, give it time and it will happen” this is so frustrating, they won’t even do any test for us and have told us to wait until weve been trying for 18 months.
in March 2009 i had appendicitus and had it removed will this have effected our fertility?
I can not tell since I had my daughter 2 years ago I have been taking Provera every 3 to 4 months in order to bring my AF. So, that’s why I decided to try Vitex, I used to be kind of regular every 29-30 days but that way too long ago. I kept taking the Vitex like you suggested so I’m hoping soon I can get back to normal.
I do not know if having your appendix removed would affect your fertility. I would not think so. But this would be a good question for your doctor. My best suggestion for you both is begin with looking into the Natural Fertility Diet and a Fertility Cleanse for both of you. You can learn more here:
http://natural-fertility-info.com/prepare-for-conception
http://www.natural-fertility-info.com/male-fertility-cleanse
In addition what is your cycle like?
Has your partner had his sperm tested?
hi i dont know if i would get anyone replying to this but i need the help so i will ask. i am 27yrs old and have been married for 5month i would like to have a baby soon but i think i will have a problem cause my period is irregular. about a year ago my period did not come for two months and i was not pregnant. my doctor told me this is normal and it happens to women all the time. nothing to worry about. i did not think there was any problem cause like he said it did come back. when i got my period and all the other periods after that were different then the way my periods used to be. i started having shorter and lighter periods. my period lasted only three day and it would be so light or stop half way the therd day. i know i have been trying long but i know one important thing u need for feterillity is to have regular period. what do u think do u think that this will be a problem cause i do. please help
Hi Sarah,
How long is your entire menstrual cycle (exp. 28 days)? How long have you been trying to get pregnant? Do you know if you are ovulating?
I’m over 40 and have only been pregnant once in my life in 2000, when I miscarried (blighted ovum). My cycle is so regular, you could set a calendar by it and always has been. However, my body temperatures don’t consistently stay low enough during the first half of my cycle nor high enough during the second half.
I just did the cleanse (my husband is just finishing his), and it made me feel a bit better, but I still don’t feel I will get pregnant until my temps are where they should be. Any recommendations on that? I’m hypothyroid, by the way, and have been since 1999. Also, I seem to be bouting with an intermittent vaginal bacterial infection.
I welcome any recommendations you may have!
Thanks so much,
aurora55
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Hi Aurora,
What are you comparing your temperatures to? Everyone has different baseline temperatures. You may want to book a Natural Fertility Consultation (done by email) so we can make suggestions based on more information and your health history. You can learn more about that here: http://natural-fertility-info.com/natural-fertility-email-consultations
My husband and I are both 38. We have been ttc for 13 months. I was on pill for 17 years. I have been to Dr and have workup done b/c my cycles were never regular after coming off pill. Everything was normal. I was told to try to lose 20% of my weight to become pregnant. I lost 10% so far. I had D &C June 3, 09 bcuz I was bleeding for going on 46 days and progesterone pill didnt stop it. I had a regular normal period July 12-17 but I did have brown spotting for 9 days prior to that July period. Now, this month I had pink spotting on August 18-21 and neg hpt on 8/21/09. I do not have any preg symptoms ( although I would like to) I also had a pink spot yesterday 8/26/09. Oh and I neg got a pos on the OPK from July – Aug spotting. We BD on 7/18-19,30 and Aug 1-2, 14-15. I know that is not often enough for ppl ttc but it is becoming mechanical and i dont want that. Could i be preg, did I test too soon, or should I go to Dr again.My Dr wanted to do 3rd day blood work during my Aug period but I wouldnt consider the spotting my period so i didnt go for blood work. I know Dr did say an HSG to check my tubes is next after bloodwork. Help!!
Hi,
Unfortunately there really is no telling until you get your blood tests. If you are not pregnant this cycle (which I hope you are
) you may want to look into making some shifts so you can balance your hormones. If you are interested in a natural program you may want to look into booking a Natural Fertility Email Consultation. You can find out more information here: http://natural-fertility-info.com/natural-fertility-email-consultations
Dear Hethir,
I found your websites by accident one day. I had ttc for nearly 6 years now with no success. I just had my 5th IUI last July with no success. Dr said I am normal with ovulation occuring regularly. But the chlomid which I took for the IUI caused the uterine lining to be a little bit thin. As for my hubby he has low sperm motility and number. For example, last IUI cycle after sperm wash his number is only 6 million plus…I am now ttc naturally. I started to see an acupuncturist for one month now and taking multivitamin, vit e (I took this every other day as someone told me that it may thin your blood) , l’arginine (500mg), vit c (1000mg), wheat grass drinks (have been drinking it for 2 months now), evening primrose oil (1000mg), folic acid (once a day). I am also taking dong quai with other chinese herb which I cooked with organic chicken…(as per recommendation from my Dr). Oh by the way, my hubby is also taking the same supplements like i do. My question is am i doing this correctly…do you have any other suggeston? My TCM Dr said that my body is acidic and thus not hospitable to my husband’s sperm if any of them managed to enter the uterus. Thus, it explains why there was never a conception before (I have never been pregnant). Please help me , oh by the way I am a Malaysian and currently working in the Philippines.
Hello Rina,
My first suggestion would be to stick with the current program that has been created by your acupuncturist and give it a try for at least 3-6 months. Doing two programs at the same time can be overkill. I would need to know more about your health history, menstrual cycle, and diet to make any suggestions. The best thing would be to book a Natural Fertility Email Consultation. You can learn more about this here: http://natural-fertility-info.com/natural-fertility-email-consultations
hi heither,
im 29 yrs old and im diagnosed with bilateral hydrosaphinx . i really want to have a baby. i just want to ask what are the chances that i can be treated through natural treatment… and what shoud i do first since it was believe that i got it through STD chlamydia and was not treated right away so eventually developed to hydro.. ii just got married , and i am really scared about it and my partner also got it. please need your advice. btw, i am from philippines. thanks! waiting for your reply soon.
Hi Cheska,
Here is a suggested program you could look into.
Month 1: Fertility Cleanse You can learn more here: http://natural-fertility-info.com/prepare-for-conception
Month 2+: FallopianWise Kit You can learn more here: http://natural-fertility-info.com/blocked-fallopian-tubes
Also it would be a good idea to find out from the doctor if your husband also has it as it may also cause scar tissue damage in his reproductive system as well.
hi heither,
am turning 35 this year and until now me and my husband was trying to have a baby..i was been undergo ooperectomy (right side) last 2002 due to ovarian cyst. The doctor say after the operation i can be pregnant but after 2 yrs of waiting i consulted again my OB and went again some test..unfortunately during TVS they found again a cyst on the mid pelvis and requested me again to have an operation and i did! for the second time..(without any knowledge and awareness of my situation i just follow my doctor) it was done 2004.
Year 2006 i go back again to my OB for consultation and found out AGAIN that there is a CYST..as per my OB she call it PSEUDOCYST and she recommended me again to have an operation.I was so depressed!! Now i’m starting to search bout my situation until i found your site. What can you advise? do i need to go again for operation? is MACA HERB can help me? Where can i buy MACA here in the Philippine?
Hope for your reply,
carol
Hi Carol,
Ovarian cysts are a result of something else that is underlying. They are not the main cause for fertility issues, but a side effect of something even deeper going on. In this case diet changes and some natural therapies would be my suggestion. Check out this guide and it can educate you on some of your natural options:http://natural-fertility-info.com/ovarian-cyst-remedy . We have had great success with helping women with ovarian cysts to balance their bodies naturally.
hello good day! your article/ sites are fabulous and very interesting i love it because there are a lot of values and informative especially for me co’z until now me and my husband are hoping for a child for more than 4 years we tried to got to a oby-gyne/ doctors but it did not successful everyday i’d always searching and searching, surfing the internet about this matter so i thankful co’z i’d found this article/sites and it can help us to answers and helping about my situation….please recommend me if there is a medicine that can treat us…please help me. thank you & more power!
Hi Joann,
I am not able to make helpful suggestions without knowing more about your health, menstrual and diet history. You may want to book a Natural Fertility Email Consultation so we can make suggestions based on your personal situation. You can learn more here: http://natural-fertility-info.com/natural-fertility-email-consultations
Good Morning!!
i live in Zambia, and in the past 6 months suffered from 2 miscarraiges, the first was spontaneous @ 8wks, since my local Doctor could not give me an answer, and the second i have just lost to rubella @ 7wks. with the second one i had a second opion made in South Africa, and also had a D&C. My Doctor from SA has asked me now to monitor my bbt every morning and make a chart, she has also given me uterogestan for my next possible pregnancy, since my hormone levels in both pregnancies were very low.
i am just not too sure on when to start the progesterone? i need someone to help me monitor my bbt chart and help locate my ovulation days, i have a short cycle, around 22-26 days, i had the D&C last week, 15th sept, and wish to start trying again by November/December.
i have found your website very help ful, just never ever thought i would ever have to look this deep into fertility.
hope you can help
Hi Theresa,
Uterogestan is a progesterone fertility medication, we don’t recommend taking natural Progesterone (Our natural progesterone is formulated from a substance found in Mexican wild yams) in combination with Uterogestan, that could make your body have too much progesterone. Please consult with your doctor on questions you have for the medication Uterogestan.
You can also ask your doctor to help you chart your cycle more accurately. In the mean time we have a great 3 part series on Fertility Charting. Click below on the blue hightlighted words to go to a specific page in the series.
Fertility Charting part 1
Fertility Charting part 2
Fertility Charting part 3
Best Wishes,
Dalene
hi hethir
I am 23 yrs old and husband 27 we have been married 5 yrs now, and we have been tryng to have a baby for three yrs or so. Two yrs ago i saw a fertility doc and he said that my uterus lining was thin and that i had a lot of eggs but they were to small so he put me on clomed and for a while, and he even tripled my dose and it did not work my eggs grew but not enough so he took me off clomed . and this yr i found out that i have pcos and have insulin resistance, or weight and i have irregular priods. i dont know wat else to do i really want to have a baby can you please help me?
Hi Diana,
I am sorry to hear of your struggles. My first thought is your diet. Nutrition plays a big roll when it comes to having a healthy body and reproductive system. The building blocks for hormones are found in the foods we eat. Antioxidants which help to protect the egg and sperm from free radicals are found in the foods that we eat. Just as nutrients in food can be helpful for fertility, there are some foods and chemicals added to foods that can be harmful for your fertility. The PCOS Fertility Diet can help with your uterine lining, egg health and PCOS.
Herbs traditionally used to help the uterine lining- Red Raspberry, Dong Quai and the supplement L-Arginine.
You may want to read our PCOS Diet page, and our Increase Egg Health Page. These two pages will help you to understand and learn about which natural remedies/thereapies are best for those specific fertility challenges.
It is difficult for us to answer your questions based on just a small piece of the bigger picture of your health. It is helpful for us to know your lifestyle, health history, fertility challenges and detailed questions. That is why Hethir has created Natural Fertility Consultations. This will better help us to guide you in the right direction for bringing about a balanced body and fertility. Honestly we need more information to serve you better. A Natural Fertility Consultation will create a plan specific to your unique needs.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
hi hethir,
I am 35 year old , I and my husbad are working professional . We have been trying to conceive for past 5 years. No success. We found that that my husband low sperm count. We have suggested to go for IVF. But we are not yet successful . We tried 7 times IVF cycle. Doctor says it take a high dosage of medication for stimulating eggs for me (5-6) eggs . Please guide me to have successful pregnancy.
Hi Tadi,
You may be interested in our Men’s Fertility page. Low sperm count and infertility in men is more prevalent than most couples think. There is an equal chance that male factor infertility can be the cause of not getting pregnant as much as a fertility issue being with the woman. Our Men’s Fertility Page will help you to learn what natural remedies are best for male factor infertility.
It is difficult for us to answer your questions based on just a small piece of the bigger picture of your health. It is helpful for us to know your lifestyle, health history, fertility challenges and detailed questions. Have you considered a Natural Fertility Consultation? This will help me to know you better and answer your questions properly.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Is it when I missed my period that I will know that I am pregrnant?
Hi Eke,
If you have missed your period you may be pregnant. Some women miss period due to hormonal imbalances or fertility challenges/issues. If you think you may be pregnant, please take a pregnancy test.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
hi there hethir can you help me with my fertility chart
Hi…been reading a lot of articles regarding PCOS. I was diagnosed that I have PCOs last year when I decided to take check up to conceive. I’ve been married for 2 years and 2 months now but just started taking medication last june2009. My ob-gyne gave me provera to regulate my menstruation and after 3 consecutive months of provera she gave me clomid to help my egg cells ovulate.
Just wanna know if I’m on the right track. Do you think I have a great chances of getting pregnant? I tried to lose 2 kilos and fortunately did it…I’m also taking folic acid everyday. Do I need to take vitamin E and vitamin C everyday? Hope you could tell me if there’s something wrong with my medications. Thanks.
Hi Priscilla,
Have you checked out FertilityFriend.com? This is a site specifically for charting and helping you read and learn to chart as well as find other women to connect with who chart also. Click here to go to that site: FertilityFriend.com
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Hi Marineth,
Here at NFI.com we are not medical doctors, therefore we do not give advice on medications, we work with natural remedies, herbs, supplements and natural therapies only. We cannot give medical advice, if you have medical questions please ask your doctor.
I don’t know if you need to supplement Vit. E and Vit. C everyday because I know nothing about you. It is recommended that women who are trying to conceive take a good prenatal vitamin everyday. Prenatal Vitamins may help you get all the necessary nutrients needed for conceiving a baby and carrying to term.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
I watched the segment of your Self Fertility Massage DVD and I’m interested in purchasing the DVD, however I have some concerns I wanted to clear up before I buy it. I have PCOS, low progesterone problems, inflammation, low thyroid, and frequent unruptured follicles/large ovarian cysts. Because I have a large stomach and had surgery to remove extensive pelvic adhesions (in 10/09), I am wondering if it would be safe for me to do the self massage and if the size of my stomach would allow me to reach the areas that are to be massaged. Thank you for your time. I look forward to your input.
Sincerely,
Nicole
Hi Nicole,
You may have to press a bit deeper (only as deep as your comfort level is). Don’t massage too hard, just smoothe and even. Be gentle around scars that you may have. You may still achieve benefits and help to clear up additonal scar tissue/adhesions, increases circulation to the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes, promotes hormonal balance by strengthening the hormonal feedback loop, helps the body to rid itself of old stagnant blood and tissues and these are only some of the benefits. A great way to be connected and take part in changing your fertility, reduce stress and promote healthy fertility.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Hi Hethir / Dalene,
I recently came across this site and I must say this is a truly wonderful place.
I’m 30 yrs, married for 1 year. I was diagnosed with PCOS 3 years back. I was advised to take Diane till I start TTC. I stopped diane 6 months back but havent got my periods after that. I’m overweight by 12 kg and trying to reduce it.
After reading the articles , I started taking Vitex + Dong Quai + Maca + Royal Jelly daily from December 2009. Still waiting for my periods.
Now I’m planning to order
1. Fertility Cleanse Kit
2. PCOS Fertility Kit
3. Zymessence (180caps)
Can you please guide me whether I’m on the right track?
Is it ok taking Zymessence, Dong Quai along with PCOS Fertility Kit?
Also since I dont have periods now, bit confused about when to start the Fertility Cleanse.
Eagerly awaiting for your response.
Thanks in advance
Saritha.
Hi Saritha,
It is difficult for us to answer your questions based on just a small piece of the bigger picture of your health. It is helpful for us to know your lifestyle, health history, fertility challenges and detailed questions. That is why Hethir has created Fertility Consultations. Have you considered a Natural Fertility Consultation? Many of our readers know they want to try natural therapies to help boost their fertility but don’t know which ones are bet for their personal situation. If you are someone who has questions about what natural fertility therapies may be right for you the Natural Fertility Consultation may be a good option.
You do not have to have a period to do the Fertility Cleanse, you would just pick a day to begin and then count out the days as if you did have a regular menstrual cycle. We do not recommend taking Vitex or Dong Quai or the PCOS Kit during the Cleanse. You could begin them after the cleanse. Zymessence is safe to take during the cleanse. You can take Zymessence and Dong Quai along with the PCOS Kit.
None of these supplements will be as effective without the PCOS Diet. Have you learned about this way of eating to help with insulin resistance? If not click here to learn more: PCOS Diet
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Hi Dalene,
Thank you so much for the reply. I will start with a 30 day Fertility Cleanse along with PCOS diet.
Regards,
Saritha.
Hi Heather,
I am 31 years old and my husband is 32 years old. We have been trying to have a baby for the last 4 years. We have gone through 3 IVP procedures and 2 frozen. They were all unsuccessful. The first attempt of IVF the Bhcg results came 5. I don’t have regular periods PCOS and my husband has low sperm mobility. I have done a hysteroscopy and everything is looking good. the Dr’s say that my endometrium lining is beautiful. I produce good quality eggs and the quality of the embryos they transferred were high. The Dr’s are surprised and don’t know why we are not getting pregnant.
Do you have any suggestions on what could cause this?
I am highly interested in the products available but not sure which to get. I did my research and I am planning to get the “Baby and me multivitamin”, The fertility cleanse kit and the PCOS fertility kit. What do you think?
Should my husband also take the Male fertility cleanse? What about Maca?
Thanks in advance,
Zeina
Hi Zeina,
There could be many different factors to why you are not getting pregnant. There is no way for me to answer this question properly.
Without knowing more about the health history of both of you it is hard to properly guide you. While the things you are considering purchasing sound good, it is hard to be sure. The PCOS Kit will nor the other kits will benefit you to your full potential without following a PCOS Diet. Do you know about the PCOS Diet? A big part of the problem with PCOS is the high insulin resistance. Resistance to insulin increases the bodies insulin levels which effects normal ovulation by preventing the body from ovulating or limiting the maturation process of the released egg. Eating a specific PCOS Fertility Diet is one of the best things you can do to improve your chances of becoming pregnant.
I cannot suggest any products for your husband without knowing if he has fertility challenges of his own. Have you considered a Natural Fertility Consulation? This may be the best place for you to begin your natural fertility journey.
Warmly,
Dalene
Hi Hethir,
My Doctor found out that i have 10 small cysts or PCOS.. is it possible that i can have a baby someday? my doctor adviced me to take DIANE for my irregular period started july 2009 and i stoped until december 2009 wihout the doctor’s advice..from january 2010 i’m still observing my period but my period was not still coming in the same date and i want to get pregnant this year.. How do i know when is the best time of fertility due to my irregular period?
Hi Cathy,
With Cysts and PCOS you often times will not have a regular period, so even charting can be very frustrating. Charting combined with working toward reducing your cysts and the effects of PCOS may be a good route. You may want to learn about Ovarian Cysts and the PCOS Diet and the natural remedies that help with those specific conditions. You may also want to learn about a Natural Fertility Consultation.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Hello Dalene,
I’m going to learn about the PCOS Diet that you have suggested.
Thank you so much for the information, it helps me a lot.
Keep up the good work!
Thanks,
Cathy
Hi Hethir,
This is satya, Iam 29 yrs old, my doctor said I have PCOS. For that they done laproscopy. After Laproscopy they said my right tube is fully blocked & left semi blocked. Could you please suggest me is there any treatment for tubes blockage.
Thanks
Satya
Hi Satya,
To learn more about what natural remedies are best for Blocked Fallopain Tubes please click here: blocked tubes
All of the natural remedies on this page will help toward breaking up adhesions, scar tissue and reducing inflammation in your reproductive organs.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Hi I’m wondering if someone can help me.I have been pregnant several times one leading to a miscarriage and the other a tubal pregnancy with the result of losing one tube. My question is now thar i only have one tube do I ovulate every other month since woman switch off every month. I have start to notice that I have pains every other month on the side that the tube is on. Thank you if someone can help me please write me back.
Also what are the chances of me actually getting pregnant with one fallopian tube missing and the other possibly being scarred
Hi Keyionda,
It makes sense that you would only ovulate every other month. Many women conceive and carry a baby to term with only one tube. Your chances do decrease and if your other tube is damaged or blocked it may be very difficult for you to get pregnant. It is possible! Have you talked to your doctor about having your other tube checked to see if it is damaged? If not, you may want to talk to them about this. If the other tube is damaged you may want to learn about our kit for Blocked Fallopian Tubes.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
hi, I’m wondering if how long will i have my menstruation after giving birth. i gave birth last February but until now i did not yet have my menstruation period. pls help me I’m nervous and at the same time afraid because i might be pregnant again unexpectedly..
Hi Hethir,
My name is Sabina. I am 37 years old. I suffer from Endometriosis and have cyst on the ovaries and I have no children, came across natural progesterone cream on the web. I started the cream march, had a period on 19 april and then started the cream on day 12 and on day 18 of cycle which was 6 may i had breakthrough bleeding i think but I carried on with the cream through to day 27 of cycle since then I am waiting for my period. I have blocked tubes and I have also been sterilised what are my chances of being pregnant?
Hi Summer,
No one can say for sure when your menstrual cycle will come back. If you are breastfeeding your baby it may take longer. I was one of those women that never got my period until I weaned my babies and I breastfed my boys until they were 2 yrs old.
You are right, there is the risk of getting pregnant unexpectedly, talk to your midwife or doctor about your options for birth control. The copper IUD is the only form of contraceptive that doesn’t contain synthetic or animal hormones. You could also use condoms until you figure out what to do.
Some women have used Vitex to get their menstrual cycles back after childbirth. Vitex is also safe for breastfeeding infants.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Hi Sabina,
If your tubes are blocked and you have been sterilized I don’t think your chances of becoming pregnant are very great. Sterilization is meant to make it so you cannot have anymore children.
If you would like to learn more about what you can do to reduce the effects and pain from endometriosis please click here: Endometriosis
Warmly,
Dalene
Hi Hethir,
I am 44 y/o preparing to have IUI done with donor sperm (I am single w/o a partner). I am in great health but I want to make sure I am doing everthing I can to increase my changes of conception since I want to try a natural cycle without clomid. I am currently taking a prenatal, L-Arginine, Vitex,and Maca. I am planning to introduce Royal Jelly and CoQ10 as well. Is this enough to prepare my body for this procedure? Is there something more I should be taking?
Hi Ann,
Everything you are already taking looks right on track. Without knowing more about your lifestyle, health history, ect. it is hard for me to say if you should add anything else. Be sure you are eating a nutrient dense diet, drinking plenty of water and getting some daily exercise. You may also want to consider Self Fertility Massage.
Self Fertility Massage may help by:
Increasing circulation to the eggs and uterus*
Helps to reduces stress*
Brings fresh oxygenated blood to the uterus and ovaries*
Supporting hormone balance*
Promoting egg health*
Best Wishes for your upcoming IUI!
Dalene