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While there are a number of different “superfoods” that have proven to be highly effective at helping with fertility, Royal Jelly is more than likely the reigning King…or Queen of the bunch. This nutrient dense substance is a secretion that comes from glands in young worker bees, and is used to not only create a queen bee for procreation, but is also fed to honey bee larvae to provide them with optimal health and growth.
Royal Jelly is rich in amino acids, lipids, sugars, vitamins, and most importantly, proteins. It contains high levels of vitamins D and E, and also has ample levels of iron and calcium. As all of these are essential to proper health and organ function, it is very easy to see how Royal Jelly can help with in assisting with fertility.
Royal Jelly
Regular consumption of high-quality Royal Jelly has been shown to help balance hormones. This makes it beneficial to those individuals that suffer from a hormonal imbalance, as it helps to provide support to the endocrine system. It can also help with problems that are related to hormonal imbalance, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome or irregular menstrual cycles. Some studies have shown that Royal Jelly has the propensity to mimic human estrogen, which can help those that suffer from low estrogen levels.
Royal Jelly is primarily sold as a dietary supplement that can be used for a variety of issues. Some of the things that Royal Jelly has been used for include:
• To increase libido
• Support egg health
• Diminish and reduce the signs of aging
• To reduce inflammation caused by illness or injury
• To naturally boost the bodies immune system
• To help treat auto-immune problems like non-rheumatoid arthritis
You can usually find Royal Jelly in capsule or liquid form. The liquid form is placed into a honey base, that can be taken orally or mixed into beverages, meal-replacement shakes or smoothies. When purchasing Royal Jelly, you want to make sure that you only choose pure, high-quality jelly from a reputable source. Make sure there are no preservatives, additives or chemicals to the jelly, so that it does not counteract what you are trying to do to boost your fertility.
It is extremely important to note that Royal Jelly should not be taken by everyone. As with anything, even those things that are natural, it is possible for an individual to have an allergic reaction from consuming the jelly. If you know that you have an allergy to bee stings or even an allergy to honey, you should not take Royal Jelly, as side affects and reactions can include minor to severe skin irritations, difficulty breathing or even anaphylactic shock.
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Resources:
1. http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/2005/08.25/99-eggs.html
2. http://www.bastyrcenter.org/content/view/623
3. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17213647?dopt=AbstractPlus
4. http://ecam.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/nem036
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are you alloud to take propolis when your pregnant to strengthen the amune system when your not feeling well
Hi Tehila,
Propolis is fine to take while you are pregnant. As always, check with your doctor.
Can bee pollen help with morphlogy or is it only for count?
Hi Amy,
I am not sure what morphlogy means. Do you mean when the egg is forming, will bee pollen help with the quality of formation of the egg? Taking a Bee Pollen supplement at least twice a day could increase your egg output and egg health.
Best Wishes!
I mean morphology (the shape and size) of the sperm. If the male has abnormal sperm it impairs its ability to fertilize the egg. Do you know if a man takes bee pollen if that helps with the morphology of his sperm?
Thanks
Hi Amy,
Thanks for clearing that up. I don’t know if the bee pollen directly helps with increasing the shape and size of sperm, but it does help to improve the overall health and quality of the sperm, much like it does for female egg health. There are some other supplements which do attribute to quality of sperm. Vitamin C protects sperm from oxidative damage. It will help to increase the quality of sperm in smokers and rescues sperm agglutination (when they clump together). Folic acid – New research suggests that folic acid can boost sperm health. Men with low levels of folate had increased risks for sperm that contained too little or too many chromosomes. If an egg is fertilized with one of these abnormal sperm it could result in a birth defect such as downs syndrome, or an increase in miscarriage. CoQ10 acts as an antioxidant protecting the sperm cells from damage. Studies have shown a connection between coQ 10 levels and sperm health. Panax Ginseng, studies have shown that ginseng helps to increase sperm counts, motility and quality of sperm. By taking a Men’s Multi-vitamin, you can get all these important supplements, except for the Ginseng, in one.
All the best!
i am going to ivf treatment is there any problem with Royal Jally ?
Hi Isble,
Royal Jelly should not adversely effect IVF. Royal Jelly should be taken to improve egg quality for at least 2 to 3 months prior to IVF. This is because the Royal Jelly you are taking now will increase the health of the eggs you release 3 months from now. It is best to begin the Royal Jelly supplement 3 months before IVF.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
HI,
I HAD A QUESTION. I HAVE STARTED TAKING SEVERAL OF THE PRODUCTS OFFERED AND HAVE CHANGED MY EATING HABITS. I PLAN TO DO IVF WITHIN THE NEXT 4 MONTHS. I AM ALSO CONSIDERING DHEA. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS PRODUCT?
Hi Judy,
I am a little leary of DHEA because there has not been enough research done on the long term effects, even the “natural DHEA”. Both the synthetic and “natural DHEA” may have side effects such as acne. Please consult your doctor about taking DHEA.
All the Best,
Dalene
Hi I was wondering if Royal Jelly, False unicorn, Zinc, Co Q10, L-arginine, wheatgrass, vitamin E and Maca are ok to take when you’re pregnant? If not, when do I stop taking them? Do I wait till I find out if I am pregnant or do I stop when I think I’m pregnant?
Thanks
Nichole
Hi Nichole,
You could continue everything but the False Unicorn. Rt. Stop taking it if you think you are pregnant. As always let your health care provider know what supplements you are taking.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
False Unicorn is used during pregnancy to support pregnancy in women who have had recurrent miscarriages. It is also used to prevent nausea during pregnancy. Why would you suggest to stop taking it?
Hi Kat,
Hethir and I have discussed this question in the past and we have two reasons. First I would like to say you are correct, False Unicorn Rt. has been used traditionally for many years to treat threatened miscarriage and ease vomiting during pregnancy. We have based our answers on the fact that there is little to no reasearch on this herb to provide sound evidence that this herb is completely safe during pregnancy. Being a business run soley on the web creates a situation in which we need to be very careful as to what suggestions are put out to our community and clients, since we don’t have an intimate one on one relationship with each person and cannot monitor each persons use of the herb. Second, this herb is on the endangered species list and we would like to support other herbs that may be just as effective. We think False Unicorn is a wonderful herb, and under the right guidance, say with a personal herbalist or ND this herb may be a great choice for many women. If you would like to learn more about other great herbs for fertility and more about Falese Unicorn click on this: Fertliliy Herbs Guide
All the Best,
Dalene
Hi!
I want to take royal jelly to boost my chances to get pregnant; how should I take it? how many days a month? how many months in a row?
thank you.
Hi Gabe,
We carry it in powder form which can be added to smoothies or juice. We also carry it in capsules. Take one to two capsules a day. Take more if needed. Royal Jelly can be consumed everday.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
I came across a product that is a 3 way combo. It has bee pollen, royal jelly and propolis all in one, as well as Korean Ginseng. Would this be effective in helping w/ pregnancy?
Hi Karis,
The Alive Bee Power contains all of these, you can purchase it in our Fertility Shop.
These fertility tonics have been shown in studies to help with:
Increasing egg health
Increasing egg quantity
Increasing sperm count
Reducing the effects of endometriosis on infertility
Nourishing the body
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Hello! I am getting ready to ovulate and have been taking spirulina, maca root, juicing green & wheat grass and on a good pre-natal vitamin. I was going to buy bee pollen to help with my chances of pregnancy, but I was wondering if it is safe to take while pregnant. I don’t want to cause any harm to the baby when I do become pregnant. I would appreciate any advice. Thank you very much!!
Hi,
It may be a great addition to your diet while pregnant, especially in the beginning stages of fetal development. As always be sure to consult with your doctor first. If you have any allergies to bees or bee products do not take bee pollen.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Can you continue taking royal jelly after the embryo transfer or should I stop? Thanks.
I have endometriosis and one of my fallopian tubes is completely blocked and the other is partially blocked and not fully functional. I am using omega-3 and planning to take Royal jelly + bee polen. Will it help my endometriosis and infertility? If it does in what way?
We have plans for IVF for winter. But could it be possible to get pregnant in my situation with any natural remedies before IVF?
Thanks…
iv been on depo for 2 yrs after my 3rd baby iv been off the depo for 3 1/2 week still have no period im on vitex 1000 for close to 3 weeks now. I want to get my period back so i can pregnant. is there any other way i can doing…
i am allergic to bees. i was wondering if i take bee pollen in small doses, could i overcome my bee allergy. my dr. wants to initiate bee sting therapy. that sounds frightening to me. also, would it royal jelly or bee pollen be safe for breastfeeding mothers?
Hi Lauren,
We don’t recommend taking any bee products if you are allergic to bees, you may have an adverse reaction, something we do not want to be liable for. Please consult with your doctor about this question. Bee pollen could be taken while breastfeeding, but once again please consult with your doctor before doing so.
All the Best,
Dalene
Is it okay to take Royal Jelly every day? I’ve noticed when I take it every day my BBTemp does not rise as much during the second half of my cycle. Does this mean it is preventing my body from making enough progesterone? Is this something I should only take prior to ovulation? When I stop taking it my temp rises. Thanks.
I am 46 years and i am trying to get pregnant, but my docotor told me that my fsh is too high, is there any hope for me in getting pregnant
You’ll do far better to get on a weekly acupuncture schedule along with TCM-doctor-prescribed herbs for at least a year before attempting to conceive; royal jelly is only one small part of the whole regimen of proper food, sleep, actions, emotional-control, and TCM-doctor care (acu & herbs). Blocked tubes, PCOS, ovary quality, etc. are all issues that can be turned around completely in a vast percentage of cases. Get your hubbies in on that schedule as well since they’re making half of the child as well! And a hint: alcohol, coffee, sugar, dairy, and the snarky, aspirational “desperate housewife”-attitude (anger + arrogance = Liver meridian issues) needs to be tossed into the dumpster if you care about making the best human-child possible…they’re going to be living in that body for the rest of their life so it’s the least you can do! Also, don’t worry about “calcium-loss” when you cut out the dairy… you can get far broader and higher mineral (ie: calcium) intake from seaweeds like konbu and wakame. Spending $10K for a year of TCM-style care for both parents will get you a lot more than the tens of thousands more you’re spending on that hospital-fertility-specialist.
Hi TCM Fertility Helper’ed,
Thanks for your personal TCM input.
Dalene
Hi!
Is it ok to take Vitex and Royal Jelly at the same time along with a prenatal and evening primrose oil?? Or is that over doing it? I am VERY irregular and have no idea when I actually ovulate so I am trying to take what I can in order to conceive.
Please help…
Thank you!
JR
Hi Jasmin,
Yes it is ok to take all three of these at the same time. Taking all of these together is not overdoing it, these supplements are a great way to nourish your body and regulate your hormones.
All the best,
Dalene
Hi there,
I’ve been taking Bee Propolis for about 3 years now for IBD issues. I’ve been looking online and I can’t find information about taking bee propolis during pregnancy. Is it safe?
Thanks!
Kristi
Hi Kristi,
Traditionally Bee Propolis was used as a superfood for boosting nutrition for the pregnant woman. We don’t recommend taking it during pregnancy, our Royal Jelly contains Ginseng.
“Some studies have shown that Royal Jelly has the propensity to mimic human estrogen, which can help those that suffer from low estrogen levels. Royal Jelly has been shown to help balance hormones. This makes it beneficial to those individuals that suffer from a hormonal imbalance, as it helps to provide support to the endocrine system.” This quote is from our Royal Jelly page on the site. Because Royal Jelly/Bee Propolis has the ability to affect hormones we don’t recommend using it for pregnancy. If you would like to use it during pregnancy, please get the ok from your doctor.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Hi there
I am 28 yrs old ;i was diagnosed with Endometriotic ovarian cyst and underwent a surgery to remove the same at the beginning of this year.I have started the TTC routine for the past few months.As generally endometriosis would recur again inspite of the surgery ,I am very much worried if it would affect my fertility.And what do i do exactly to prevent that and succesfully get pregnant soon.I have read about the diet,cleanse and vitamins but little confused at the abundant information.
Please guide me on how to start and what do i start with.And also is it possible for me to get pregnant naturally using the vitamins and because surgically it was recently removed?
Thanks in advance.
Hi Carol,
It is important to first learn about Endometriosis and what can be done naturally to help prevent and reverse it. On our Endometriosis page we have an 5 step approach to help you do just that. This guide will help you to know in which order the natural therapies should be done.
I am not sure if the surgery and vitamins alone will help you to get pregnant naturally, no one can know that for sure. They are a good start!
It is difficult for me to answer your questions based on just a small piece of the bigger picture of your health. It is helpful for me to know your lifestyle, health history, fertility challenges and detailed questions. That is why Hethir has created Fertility Consultations. This will better help us to guide you in the right direction for bringing about a balanced body and fertility. To book a consultation click here: Fertility Consultation
All the best,
Dalene
Hello,
I have had PCOS for some time now, and have have several surgeries to remove cysts and a couple teratomas. I have been on several doctor prescribed medications and still no luck with even regulating my hormones to have a menstrual cycle. I have gone a year without a cycle in the past. My hormone levels have gone so far out of the norm, that my husband and I share the mirror to shave in the mornings. My husband is in the military and we are in Germany, so expensive fertility treatments are not an option and I am beginning to lose patience. Is Royal Jelly something that might help?
Thanks so much in advance,
Emily
Hi Emily,
To be frank Royal Jelly will not be enough for your situation.
I recommend a Fertility Consulation. This will help us to give you a guide as to what natural therapies would be best for you unique situation. A Fertility Consultation will help you to learn what diet, supplements, herbs and natural therapies can help to reduce the effects of PCOS, cysts and regulate your hormones.
I am so sorry for your hard situation. The first place to begin would be to learn 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.
This directly has an affect on your fertility and ability to conceive.
Women who are insulin resistant are also 4-5 times more likely to have a miscarriage. Imbalanced insulin levels due to PCOS make it difficult for the embryo to attach properly to the uterus.
PCOS is also a huge red flag for the beginning of type 2 diabetes.
Eating this diet may also help you to reduce your chances of getting ovarian cysts.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
I have been trying to get pregnant for a year. I was told that I have low AMH level or egg reserve. I recently started taking Maca and Royal Jelly with ginseng. Can this help my situation or not?
Hi Mandi,
Royal Jelly is a fertility superfood which may help to increase the egg quality and quantities. So yes it may help your situation.
Maca is an incredible fertility super food. It helps to balance the hormones, but does not contain any hormones itself. It is able to do this by nourishing and balancing the endocrine system. This is essential in preparing for pregnancy and IVF because healthy hormonal balance greatly contributes to healthier eggs.
If you would like to know more about how you can increase your egg reserve and egg health click here: Increase Egg Health
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Can you continue taking royal jelly, bee propolis and CoQ10 after the egg retrieval for IVF? What about after embryo transfer or should I stop? Thanks.
hi..earlier in your posts there is a conversation baout not taking false unicorn root while pregnant. i just ordered a pregnancy prep kit from the nf store, and the last ingredient in the preg prep vitamin is false unicorn root. there is a chance i am pregnant (now…finally!) and was thinking i would be able to take all the supplemnts in the kit throughout my pregnancy. should i NOT take the pregnancy prep if i’m pregnant?
thanks
hi..earlier in your posts there is a conversation about not taking false unicorn root while pregnant. i just ordered a pregnancy prep kit from the nf store, and the last ingredient in the preg prep vitamin is false unicorn root. there is a chance i am pregnant (now…finally!) and was thinking i would be able to take all the supplemnts in the kit throughout my pregnancy. should i NOT take the pregnancy prep if i’m pregnant?
thanks
Hi Klee,
) discontinue the use of the Pregnancy Prep, but continue the Multivitmain and omega 3 which is really healthy for pregnancy.
Pregnancy Prep is not to be taken during pregnancy, just in preparation. If you think you are pregnant (please let us know!
AS,
I would not see any reason you could not take those supplements. BUT the best thing I could suggest is to talk to your doctor about it and see what they have to say. They know WAY more about IVF than I ever will.
What’s the best time of the day to take royal jelly (capsule)? with or without meals?
Is there any interaction with milk if taking together?
Will royal jelly affect your period, like irregular, heavy or spotting etc. Do you take it daily or couple of times in a week?
Royal Jelly is best taken on a daily basis consistently to get the best benefits. It can be taken with or without food. There is no interaction with milk. Everyone is different so it is hard to say if it will effect your period. Most women take it without any change in their cycles if they are regular.
Hi,
I have trying to get pregnant about 1 year. But still no any news.I have take a folic acid, calcium (capsule) and vitamin c everyday. Is it i still can take royal jelly? Is it the royal jelly also suitable to take for my husband?
If i start take royal jelly then can i stop taking the folic acid?
Waiting your best advise. Thanks.
Hi Jocelyn,
Folic acid should be taken by every women TTC and continued through pregnancy. This is one of the most important nutrients to be getting. Royal Jelly is a helpful superfood for fertility but I would be able to make a better suggestion if I knew more about your health history and diet. I would suggest you book a Natural Fertility Email Consultation so we can create a program that is specific for you based on your body and needs. You can learn more about that here: http://natural-fertility-info.com/natural-fertility-email-consultations
How much Royal Jelly should be consumed each day? Can you take too much? How much CoQ10 do you recommend I take each day?
Yes you can consume too much royal jelly. The daily dosage is whatever the brand you are taking says on the bottle as they are all different dosages. For CoQ10 100mg a day is the general usage.
Hi,
I am 41 and ttc. I have had tests done through my RE and my numbers look fine. My fsh is 8.5, which I know is not great, but I have been taking the wheat grass and starting acupuncture. I have a heard alot about dhea, particularly for women over 40. I have been taking Royal Jelly 300 mg (I am very small and if I take more than that it keeps me awake at night). But can you tell me how much dhea is in Royal Jelly? Am I better off just taking dhea in small amounts rather than/in addition to the Royal Jelly?
Hi Anna,
We do not support the use of DHEA as taking pure DHEA is likely to convert into the wrong hormones and can also go into androgen and estrogen pathways, causing more hormonal imbalance. The goal should be to support the endocrine system by using adaptogen herbs and supportive nutrients to help the body to restore hormonal balance instead of using supplements as hormonal replacement therapy. If you do wish to use DHEA, we would suggest you work closely with your doctor a naturopath so your hormones can be monitored while you are taking DHEA.
To my knowledge our Royal Jelly does not contain DHEA, but rather 10-HDA (hydroxy-d decenoic acid).
Best Wishes,
Dalene
I was wondering whether Royal Jelly is beneficial for girls who have low estradiol levels and low fsh and lh levels? My estradiol, fsh, and lh are all low due to putting my body into great stress from low body fat but I have been able to normalize my weight recently and I’m still waiting to regain my cycle. Since royal jelly has natural estrogens in it – would it be more detrimental because it is putting exogenous estrogen into my body- thereby preventing my own body from producing its own estrogen? OR would it be beneficial because is opens up my estrogen receptors, thereby increasing my own estradiol levels? Thank you for your help!
I was wondering whether royal jelly is beneficial for women with low estrogen levels and low fsh and lh levels? Do you know if taking the supplement could restore menstruation in women with low estrogen levels (hypothalamic amenorrhea)? Thank you!
Hi Shinae,
Although Royal Jelly has a tendency to mimic natural estrogen in the body, it does not replace it at your receptor sites that I know of. It is first and foremost a superfood full of many amino acids, lipids, sugars, vitamins and proteins. It helps to regulate hormones by nourishing your body and provide support to the endocrine system, which is involved in hormonal balance. Some studies have shown that Royal Jelly has the propensity to mimic human estrogen, which can help those that suffer from low estrogen levels.
In addition to taking Royal Jelly you might also consider taking Maca.
Maca is a nourishing food for the endocrine system, aiding both the pituitary, adrenal, and thyroid glands (all involved in hormonal balance.) Maca has the ability to affect key hormones in both women and men without containing hormones itself.
Maca helps to stimulate and nourish the pituitary gland, acting as a tonic for the hormone system. When the pituitary gland functions optimally, the entire endocrine system becomes balanced, because the pituitary gland controls the hormone output of the other three glands.
In women, maca works by controlling estrogen in the body. Estrogen levels that are high or low at the wrong time can keep a woman from becoming pregnant or keep her from carrying to term.
Find other great tips to get your period back at our Absent Period page.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Hi,
Is it ok to continue Royal Jelly & Maca during an IVF cycle or should this be discussed with your doctor?
Also how much of each should you take? I bought fresh Royal Jelly & it says 1/4 tsp per day. is this enough?
Hi Lesley,
Please consult your doctor, at least let him know you would like to take these during your IVF Cycle. Since I don’t know what Royal Jelly you are speaking of I suggest you follow the recommendations of that product.
A general suggested use for Maca:
Suggested use is 2000-3000 mg a day. To obtain desired results maca needs to be taken regularly.
There are no side effects from taking maca, remember it is a food. If you are taking our capsules you will want to take 3 – 6 capsules a day. With our powder start with 1/2 t. of powder and work up to 1 T.
All the Best,
Dalene
I am unclear about the difference between Royal Jelly and Soy. Both are said to mimic estrogen in the body, yet we are encouraged to take Royal Jelly and warned away from soy. Would you please clarify? Thanks in advance.
What is the main difference between the Whole Food Multivitamin and the Baby and Me Multivitamin? Thanks
Hi Mindy,
First there have been many studies to show that soy products are so processed which creates many unhealthy situations in our bodies.
There are so many systems that are affected by consuming soy, especially when we are pregnant.
The phytoestrogens found in soy have been shown to interfere with:
-Endocrine function (potential to cause fertility problems)
-Reproductive issues (article above)
-Hypospadias (birth defect; interrupted development of the penis.)1
-Increases breast cancer risk in women2
-Hypothyroidism
-Reducing the assimilation of important minerals
-Premature puberty
Processed soy foods also have large amounts of aluminum from the high pressure processing system which it’s toxic to the nervous system and has been questioned in harming fertility.
Genistein, a naturally occurring isoflavenoid is abundant in soy products. Exposure to genistein during gestation and lactation demasculinizes the reproductive system in rats.
There are so many reasons why consuming soy in the forms of milk, soy yogurt/cheese, ect. are questionable.
Royal Jelly has not been found to contain all of these processed contaminants, nor have Royal Jelly ’s constituents been been isolated in a lab and then been placed into food products. If you purchase Royal Jelly/Bee Propolis make sure it is from a reputable source and of the highest quality. Yes Royal Jelly has the propensity to mimic estrogen and help to balance hormones, but this may not be a bad thing. The benefits of Royal Jelly are huge! Royal Jelly is rich in amino acids, lipids, sugars, vitamins, and most importantly, proteins. It contains high levels of vitamins D and E, and also has ample levels of iron and calcium. As all of these are essential to proper health and organ function, it is very easy to see how Royal Jelly can help with in assisting with fertility.
All the Best,
Dalene
The Whole Food Multi is a one a day and the Baby and Me is a 4 a day and a prenatal multi.
Well I am totally delighted to be “one of those women” who get to say I AM PREGNANT. I have been taking weekly acupuncture and have done the Liver Cleanse and also taken the Vitex and Macca and Bee Pollen. I am 6 weeks and want to know what should or should not be taking now to help my baby develop and ensure as smooth and as healthy a pregnancy as I possibly can.
I have found this sight fantastic. Really fantastic. Thanks Hethir.
Congratulations Jackie! How exciting for you! The credit goes to you for doing what you needed to do to create a healthier body. The two things that every pregnant mama should look into is a whole food prenatal multivitamin w/folic acid and essential fatty acid with omega 3 and DHA.
Hi
I am TTC. Can i take Royal Jelly all month or is it just up to Ovulation ?
Thanks.
Regards
Hi Celine,
Royal Jelly may be taken all month long.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
I am not sure if bee pollen and honey are the same thing. I have been ttc for 7 months now and started on femara, will the bee pollen and femara work together and help me conceive?
Hi, i just came across this site and i was wondering if royal jelly could be used to increase my ovulation in-order to have twins. I am a very fertile 25 year old who wants to have twins so that my dying grandmother can meet the only great grandchildren she will ever see. I know to others this may seem selfish and i am aware of the risks that occur with multiple pregnancies; but i would like to add that my husband and i are well preared for two babies and as i work from home and will have all the time in the world for them. I am fertile and have no fertility issues as i have been pregnant before and would like to concieve them naturally, so if royal jelly can aid me in this process then i would really be greatful to fulfil my grandmothers dying wish. Please if any of you know of any herbs which could help me in my hyperovulation recipe, i would be very greatful if you could share. All the best to everyone and baby dust to all.
Hi Tina,
Honey and bee pollen are not the same. Honey is a sweet food made by certain insects using nectar from flowers.
“Bee pollen” is actually pollen from flowers that is collected from bees as they enter the hive or is harvested by other means. Pollen granules stick to the bees’ legs and other body parts as they help themselves to nectar (the precursor of honey) inside the flowers.”- Stephen Barrett MD
I am not a medical doctor and cannot comment on the medication Fermara. I do not know if they will “work together” to help you conceive.
Warmly,
Dalene
Hi Bell,
I do not know of any herbs that help to “hyperovulate”. Royal Jelly will not help do this.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Hi,
I have been taking Maca, C0Q10 and Bee Propolis & Royal Jelly before ovulation.
Should I continue with all the above after ovulation? Will it help to increase the chances of conception?
Thanks.
Hi Rachel,
All of these may be taken throughout the entire menstrual cycle, except Maca, please stop taking it during your period.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
am going to start my ivf treatment next week is it effective to take the royal jelly now or it’s too late
Hi Ola,
The life cycle of an egg is 90 days. This is the period of time during the eggs journey when what you eat, drink, ingest, breathe, your stress levels, and the health of your blood flow will all have an effect on the health of that egg. So what you eat today is impacting the egg you will ovulate or have “harvested” three months from now. So for best results prepare 90 days out.
Begining to take royal jelly now probably will not impact the health of your eggs much at this point.
Warmly,
Dalene
I am 35 y and have had 4 miscarriages in the past 3 years. My RE has done a complete work-up including genetic testing on my husband and myself and everything has turned out normal. My doctor says its probably just bad egg quality. Can Royal Jelly and Maca improve my egg quality?
Hi Valeria,
Diet change may be the first best thing you can do to improve egg health. Have you learned about the Natural Feritility Diet?
Royal Jelly and Maca may be able to improve egg health over time, with consistency of use. There are many factors that may impact the health of the ovaries and eggs including environmental factors, hormones in the diet, and stress just to name a few.
In addition having healthy fertility is based on many additional factors including…
?Proper circulation
?A healthy fertility cycle
?Balanced hormones
?and healthy eggs
You can increase the health of your eggs by using natural herbs, supplements, foods, and applying self massage to have a positive and beneficial effect on these issues.
To learn natural ways to increase egg health click here: Increase Egg Health in 90 Days
Best Wishes,
Dalene
I have a high FSH level will RJ help?
Hi Amie,
If the FSH levels or either low or high, it is a clear indicator that something is out of balance within the reproductive system and may be causing issues with the couple being able to conceive. While FSH levels are used to determine if there is an imbalance, low or high FSH is not the direct cause of fertility issues, just a sign that their may be one. High levels of FSH in women could cause a loss of or poor ovarian function, polycystic ovary syndrome or can indicate that menopause has set in.
Regular consumption of high-quality Royal Jelly has been shown to help balance hormones. This makes it beneficial to those individuals that suffer from a hormonal imbalance, as it helps to provide support to the endocrine system. It can also help with problems that are related to hormonal imbalance, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome or irregular menstrual cycles. Some studies have shown that Royal Jelly has the propensity to mimic human estrogen, which can help those that suffer from low estrogen levels. Because of this Royal Jelly may help with high FSH levels, but Royal Jelly alone will probably not solve the problem. Other helpful herbs such as Maca and Vitex may need to be added. Vitex increases luteinizing hormone production while mildly inhibiting the release of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). This indirectly boosts progesterone production and chances of achieving and maintaining a successful pregnancy.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
i just got marired almost a year ago and trying to get pregnant, but i have an irregular menstrual period.. some friends suggested me to take royal jelly.. is there any harm effect if i continue taking it even if im pregnant… when do i need to stop taking it.. should i take the pure-extra strength.. or the brands with other contents in it…
thank you
Hi Sheila,
Please speak to your doctor about continuing Royal Jelly into pregnancy. Some women choose to continue it because of its high nutrition content and hormonal balancing properties.
I am not sure what brands you are speaking of that are “pure-extra strength” or ones with “other contents”. Click here if you would like to see our Royal Jelly Prodcuts: Royal Jelly
Best Wishes,
Dalene
I have irregular period (~32 to ~49 days). Is Royal Jelly good for me?? If yes, how much do I have to take?? How long do I have to wait for effective result??
Hi Mabel,
Royal Jelly may help to balance hormones which may help your body to regulate your menstrual cycle. It will most likely take more work than just taking Royal Jelly to change your cycle. Diet and exercise have a big impact on your cycle. Have you learned about Dong Quai and Vitex? These two herbs may be of great help when working toward regulating your menstrual cycle. Maca may also help by nourishing the endocrine system, aiding both the pituitary, adrenal, and thyroid glands (all involved in hormonal balance.) Eating a whole food fertility diet, exercising regularly, including an herbal program and adding Royal Jelly may all be ways to help you achieve a regular menstrual cycle.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
hi. I am 39, my husband 40, and was told that I have a high FSH (15.9). My husband and I want to try IVF but we turned away last month because of this. 2 months ago I cut out alcohol and caffeine and started prenatal vitamins and this month I started Royal Jelly, Maca, supplements and wheatgrass. I have always eaten organic, no red meat or dairy. I have IBS and wasn’t able to eat raw fruits or vegetables or even salads for 5 years. I have in the past 2 months re-introduced these foods. My husband and I definitely want to try IVF and I am wondering when the best time would be. I have read your posts and have learned from you the importance of egg health and IVF preparation. Our insurance runs out in 3 months so I am a little stressed about which month to try. If this month’s FSH is lower should we try IVF then or should we wait 1 more month (hoping for low FSH) for best results? thanks so much!
I’m planning to take clomid cycle day 3 to 7 and was wondering if it would be beneficial to add royal jelly into the mix because it is considered a superfood – and not necessarily an herb. I also heard that clomid is very “yang” and royal jelly being “yin” would balance the yang effects of clomid that could cause hostile cervical mucus, thin uterine lining, etc.
Would you recommend this? I definitely don’t intend to take herbs during my medicated cycle due to the potential to conflict with the superovulation effects of clomid, but since royal jelly is a superfood, would you recommend this? Thanks in advance. Also, have you heard of anyone combining western fertility medicine + superfoods?
Hi Eden,
I cannot say when you should do IVF, that is up to you and your partner. I am not a medical doctor and cannot give advice on medical procedures.
It sounds like at this point you are doing all you can to improve your overall health which may increase your chances for a successful IVF. Have you read our article on FSH? This may help you to understand the role of FSH in your fertility. Click here to read that article: FSH FERTILITY
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Hi Shinae,
Royal Jelly has been shown to help balance hormones. This makes it beneficial to those individuals that suffer from a hormonal imbalance, as it helps to provide support to the endocrine system. Some studies have shown that Royal Jelly has the propensity to mimic human estrogen, which can help those that suffer from low estrogen levels. Because of this and the lack of reasearch as to how this may effect fertility medications you may want to err on the side of caution. Yes Royal Jelly is a superfood, but there is just not enough research to show how it will effect your medications while on clomid. I would say it also depends on how much of it you are consuming a day. If you would like to continue Royal Jelly while on Clomid, please get the OK from your doctor.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Hi
I copied some of what you told another lady…now I have PCOS and my cycles are never regular I may have them 30, 40, 36, 45 days I have been taking soy 200mgs cd 1-5 and I have had for the past 3 cycles chemical pregnancies so my question is could I take soy, macca, royal jelly or vitex instead of the soy to help with increasing better eggs and helping with progesterone levels?…thanks for any help on this…
Royal Jelly may help with high FSH levels, but Royal Jelly alone will probably not solve the problem. Other helpful herbs such as Maca and Vitex may need to be added. Vitex increases luteinizing hormone production while mildly inhibiting the release of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). This indirectly boosts progesterone production and chances of achieving and maintaining a successful pregnancy.
Hi Patty,
Hethir and I find there are better natural supplements to increase estrogen such as red clover, licorice rt. or Royal Jelly instead of Soy Isoflavones. The two of us personally do not prefer to work with soy. If you would like to take this supplement, it may be best to find a practitioner in your are that is willing to give you better information about soy. We have seen great results with Maca, Vitex and Royal Jelly for increasing egg health and increasing progesterone levels.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Hey Dalene,
Thanks for replying to my questions…so I could just order the royal jelly, vitex and the maca from your website and just take it everyday?…
Royal Jelly 1 tsp daily or 2 tsps daily?
Vitex 500mgs daily 1 daily?
Maca 500mgs daily 1 daily?
and that should help me so I wouldn’t need to take evening primrose oil right since the vitex or would those already help in that area with the cervical mucus?
thanks again for your help..
Patty
hi i have been on the depo shot for 4 years i been off for 2 months and still no period and i dont think im ovulatin…will royal jelly help me get my period back and get pregnant..????
Hi Patty,
We do sell the Royal Jelly, Vitex and Maca at our Fertility Shop.
Traditional suggested dosages-
Read about our Royal Jelly suggested dosage here: Fertilica Royal Jelly
Directions for use of Vitex
Capsules: 1,000mg a day is the suggested amount to use. For best results use vitex capsules all month long except during menstruation.
Tincture: Suggested usage is 10-15 drops of vitex extract, 2-3 times a day all month long except during menstruation.
However, unlike powerful hormone drugs, vitex works slowly to normalize the body. Maximum benefits are often achieved after 6-12 cycles with vitex
Maca Dosage: General suggested usage is 2000-3000 mg a day. To obtain desired results, maca needs to be taken regularly. There have been no side effects found from taking maca.
These may help over time, while working with your body to balance hormones, which may help increase your cervical mucous. One of Evening Primrose’s specific actions is to help increase cervical mucous, where that is not the case with the other herbs.
Warmly,
Dalene
Hi Cynthia,
Royal Jelly is a great superfood that may help to balance your hormones, but in a situation such as yours when coming off of the Depo shot for 4 years, it may take a lot more to balance your hormones and bring back a healthy menstrual cycle. Have you read our Absent Periods page? This page is full of tips on the best natural remedies for bringing back your period, especially when coming off of birth control. Fertility Cleansing may be the best place to start your natural fertility journey. Fertility Cleansing works to cleanse the liver of excess hormones that your liver may have built up from taking birth control which contains synthetic hormones and may later cause hormonal imbalance until it is out of your system.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Hi,i have been married for 4 years..i has been trying alot of method to conceive like chinese medicine…..gaynae….. eventhough ivf. The ivf doctor say that my egg is no qualityI and strong…I really need some advise how to build up my body..Thankz
Hi Joyce,
We have some wonderful tips and guides to Increase Egg Health and Prepare for IVF. During the cycle of an eggs life there is a window of opportunity, a period of time when certain factors can affect the health of your eggs that are preparing for ovulation. The cycle of an egg in preparation for ovulation is around 90 days. During the 90 day period before an egg is ovulated, the eggs are effected by:
?Blood Flow
?Proper oxygenation
?Hormonal Balance
?Nutritional intake
?Stress
These are the factors you’ll want to focus on when increasing the health of your eggs.
You can learn more by clicking on the Blue Highlighted word phrases, this will take you to our great articles on Preparing for IVF and Increasing Your Egg Health In 90 days. Eating an Natural Fertility Diet, Exercising and learning to manage stress may also help you to improve your overall fertility.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
I started taking royal jelly/ bee pollen 2 months ago. Before starting it, I had my fsh tested, and it was 9. Today I had retested (in prep for my 2nd IVF cycle), and it’s now jumped to 17!! Last year, I thought it was high at 10.8, but now I’m really worried.
My estradial was 29, so in normal range.
Could the royal jelly have affected my fsh level in a negative way? I’m not sure if I should continue taking it or not?
(brief history…been TTC for 4 years, only diagnoses is endo, only gotten pregnant twice, both time through IVF & FET, both times miscarried)
Thank you!
Hi Janice,
There is no way for me to know for sure if the Royal Jelly may have caused your FSH to go up. You did not mention at what point in your cycle the test was taken. It is normal for a woman’s FSH levels to vary throughout her usual monthly cycle, with their being a spike in the levels immediately before ovulation. For menstruating women, the normal FSH levels during the follicular or luteal phase should range between 5 and 20 IU/L (international units per liter.) Right before ovulation during the mid-cycle peak, FSH levels should be between 30 and 50 IU/L.
Some studies have shown that Royal Jelly has the propensity to mimic human estrogen, which can help those that suffer from low estrogen levels. This may or may not be effecting you, there is no real way for me to know with the information you gave me.
Warmly,
Dalene
Hi Hethir,
thank you SO much for your wonderful resourceful website! I have learned so much and feel very empowered in terms of my fertility.
I recently found out I am pregnant!! I was very lucky as I am 41 and we succeeded on our first try! I had been reading and watching videos on your website and I was going to skip a cycle and do the Fertility Cleanse, but lo and behold we got a BFP so as you can imagine I am now trying to do everything possible to keep this pregnancy healthy and support it.
Can you tell me if everything I was doing before (when TTC) is still safe now that I am actually pregnant? I am taking a whole food prenatal, Omega 3-6-9s, 3200mcg of folic acid & 1 daily baby aspirin (I have a blood clotting disorder), 1000 mg of Maca, 1 tsp of Royal Jelly (the kind with propolis, eleuthero, and ginseng), Flaxseed oil and also 1 tbsp of dried wheatgrass and 1 tsp of acerola in a daily glass of juice or a protein shake.
I also was going to acupuncture every other week to help with conception, should I still continue these appointments?
If any of these should be discontinued for pregnancy, I would greatly appreciate your advice. Also, if there is something that is specifically missing from my supplementation in your opinion, I would love to know that too.
It may sound a bit forward thinking, but my husband and I would like to have one more child after this one, so I am trying to keep my body healthy and fertile throughout this pregnancy so that we can start trying immediately (within 1 year) for another child once this little miracle is born. I will be 42 by that time, so I want to do everything possible to keep my fertility in good shape so my body’s ready to start again.
Thanks again for all the valuable information and wonderful products. I look forward to reading your response.
I am wondering if it is good to take both Royal Jelly and Primrose Evening Oil. If yes, how much should I take??
Hi Margo,
Congratulations, we are so happy for you.
Supplements to continue that are safe-
-Prenatal Vitamin- your prenatal Vit. should have enough folic acid for pregnancy so you should not have to supplement more with a separate folic acid supplement.
-Omega 3,6,9
-1 baby aspirin, daily (as directed by your doctor)
-Wheatgrass and acerola cherry
May be safe on approval from your doctor-
Maca- for the 1st trimester, wean your self off of it at the end of 1st trimester
Supplements you may want to discontinue-
-Royal Jelly because it contains ginseng.
-Because you are already taking Omega 3,6,9 you may not need to add flax oil.
Talk to your acupuncturist about what they recommend for you during pregnancy, since we do not know about other issues you may need this therapy for. Acupuncture may help with many ailments that can come along as you progress through your pregnancy. I used it for a variety of issues during both of my pregnancies.
Everything you are doing so far sounds great. Be sure to eat enough protein, iron rich foods, see a doctor or midwife. Exercise as well, you may want to look into a prenatal yoga class in your area. Let us know how you are doing as you progress!
Blessings,
Dalene
Hi Mabel,
Without knowing more about you there is no way for me to say if those two supplements may be a good choice for you. Royal Jelly and Evening Primrose Oil may be safely combined.
Evening Primrose – Dose is 1500 – 3000 mg once daily. Take
from your period till ovulation, than switch to fish oil. The
dosage for increasing cervical mucous is initially 500mg, three
times a day for a total of 1500mg per day. If you don’t get results
in your first cycle, increase your dosage to 3,000 mg a day in your
next cycle. Evening Primrose Oil can cause uterine contractions in
pregnancy, which is why you should not take it past ovulation (in
case you get pregnant.)
Royal Jelly- traditional recommended dosage 2000mg-4000mg a day.
All the best,
Dalene
Hi, I have some questions to you.
First of all, I want to congratulate you for your efforts and this site.
I’ve recently discovered this site and I love it… so many useful advices!!!
I have a hormonal imbalance and more specific a high level of prolactin that causes my lack of ovulation. Also, I have ovarian cysts.
I have a baby – born 2 years ago (ovaries were stimulated by medical drugs).
I would like to have another baby and I would like to know if you could recommend some natural products that I could take to stimulate my ovulation.
Thank you
Nadya
Hi Nadya,
Thanks so much for your kind words of support.
Vitex decreases high prolactin levels, which are associated with breast pain. Prolactin is a hormone that stimulates milk production and breast growth during pregnancy. High levels in the absence of pregnancy are often the result of a very common women’s endocrine’s disorder called hyperprolactinemia. High prolactin levels are also linked to fertility problems. Vitex has been found to help normalize ovulation. Vitex even eases inflammation of the uterus or ovaries, so it’s good choice for women prone to painful fibroids or cysts, too.
To learn more about what you can do naturally to reduce Ovarian Cysts and prevent new ones from forming you may want to read our Ovarian Cyst page.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Hi Dalene,
thank you for the information. I will make the research from my side and will consider the Vitex capsules.
Regards,
Nadya
Hi Dalene,
I have another question to you à propos Vitex. I am breastfeeding at the moment, but I know that I have to stop breastfeeding if I want to take Vitex.
I would like to know if there have to be a period between the breastfeeding period and the beginning of the Vitex?!
Thank you,
Nadya
Hi Nadya,
In one study, vitex significantly improved milk flow and milk release for nursing women when compared to placebo. Vitex is most helpful if milk flow is low after childbirth. (Ask a lactation consultant if you’re unsure.) European research confirms its safety for breastfeeding infants. You may want to talk to your local lactation consultant about breastfeeding an older baby 1-2 yrs old. Hope this helps, as far as I know it is safe to breastfeed while using Vitex.
Warmly,
Dalene
Hi Dalene,
I’m just wondering if you could help me. My husband and I are trying for a second child but has not been successful. Before my first child, I had three miscarriages. My previous gynocologist prescribed me to take baby aspirin which helped me have a successful pregnancy and have my first child. I have a blood condition – which I forgot the name or medical term. I went through all the shots, taking clomids, my ovaries are in good condition, and seen a fertility specialist. The fertitlity specialist told me that my egg supply is very low due to my age (41). She has recommended me to stop taking the baby aspirin, take folic acids 4x daily, and recommending IVF. My husband and I are sort of reluctant to IVF – yet. So, I have changed my diet – to eating more fertility food, pre-natal vitamins, fertilaid supplements, monthly “lomi lomi” hawaiian massage mainly in the reproductive areas, starting yoga, lots of prayers and faith. Is there anything else that I should be doing? I feel like I am doing so much to help me conceive but nothing is happening. Please help……
Maura
Hi Maura,
That you have changed so much in your lifestyle already is wonderful to hear! Keep it up!
Many doctors recommend baby aspirin for blood clotting disorders. Did you know that Fertility Enzyme Thereapy may be just as effective with no side effects.
Fertility Enzyme Therapy may help to:
-Helps prevent the rejection of the fetus (recurrent miscarriage)
-Reduces blood clotting
-Increases circulation
-Improves detoxification of the blood
Have you learned what you can do to increase your egg count and health? During the cycle of an eggs life there is a window of opportunity, a period of time when certain factors can affect the health of your eggs that are preparing for ovulation. The cycle of an egg in preparation for ovulation is around 90 days. During the 90 day period before an egg is ovulated, the eggs are effected by:
?Blood Flow
?Proper oxygenation
?Hormonal Balance
?Nutritional intake
?Stress
These are the factors you’ll want to focus on when increasing the health of your eggs. To learn more click here: Increase Egg Health in 90 days
The Increase Egg Health guide uses a supplement called L-Arginine. L-Arginine may help to create a healthy environment in the uterus for implantation and may extend fertility for women over.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Hi, I started taking Vitex, Maca, Dong Quai, Royal Jelly, and Spirulina to increase egg health and to enhance uterine environment after I had a failed IVF cycle. We had very few eggs and only 1 left for freezing. We have decided to do a frozen embryo transfer and will be put on BCP. Can I continue to take the herbs while on birth control pills? I will then start injecting with progesterone and estrogen. Should I stop the herbs? If so, when or can I continue to take the herbs until a pregnancy test? Please help!
Thanks, Tai
Hi Tai,
Please do not take Dong Quai, Vitex, Maca or Royal Jelly while on Birth Control or during any of your IVF. Only take these when you are not taking fertility medications. These herbs/supplements are best used in preparation for pregnancy or IVF. You can continue the Spirulina. Good luck with your IVF!
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Hi,
Does it matter what form of royal jelly you take? Is one better than the other? The bottles I have seen indicate that their doses = different amounts of fresh royal jelly. Some say 500 g, some 700 some more. How much is best? Thanks!
Marie
Hi Marie,
Both of our Royal Jelly products contain about the same amount of fresh Royal Jelly. I cannot speak for other manufacturers of Royal Jelly. Our Alive Bee Power also contains adaptogenic herbs and is in a base of honey so you can put it in smoothies. The other Fertilical Royal Jelly comes in capsules. Please follow the guidelines on the label of the product you are using. To see our Royal Jelly products please click here: http://www.naturalfertilityshop.com/category-s/96.htm
All the best,
Dalene
My Aunt told me about Royal Jelly but I’m not sure if it will work for me. My cycles has never been irregular since I remember (every 2 to 3 months). After the passing of my mom Dec 2007, my cycle went even more off track in 2008 (only twice that year). 2009, my OBGYN prescribe a medicine that starts with c – can’t remember the name, to get my cycle back again. I did get my period but gave me a lot of scramps. Now, I’m 37 and want to get pregnant with my husband but been trying for the last 6 months and still no success. Will Royal Jelly help?
Thank you.
Hi Dalene
I was taking Spirulina, Royal Jelly, Co-enzyme Q10, Reservatrol, Vitamin E (with Selenium) and Vitamin B complex (as well as folic acid) before I realised I was pregnant. I found out I was pregnant at 7.5 weeks and stopped taking everything. I now take a pre-natal vitamin. Do you I have harmed my baby at all by taking all these vitamins? Thank you.
Kind regards.
Jo x
Possibly. Royal Jelly is great but there are too many factors at play here to just say it will help you. To best serve you we will need to know more about your health history, diet, cycle, etc. So if you are serious about boosting your fertility naturally my best suggestion would be to get an email consultation so we may make suggestions that are based on your body and lifestyle. Here is some info about that: http://natural-fertility-info.com/natural-fertility-email-consultations
Hi Jo,
I am not sure about the Reservatrol. If you were not taking very high doses of it you should be fine. As for the other supplements you should be fine. In fact with your doctors approval you should be able to continue the other supplements while you are pregnant, although you should not have to supplement more Vit. B or Folic acid as your diet and prenatal vitamin should provide those for you.
By the way…CONGRATULATIONS! We are so happy for you. May you have a happy and healthy pregnancy.
Dalene
Hi Dalene
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply to my question and your good wishes, it was very kind of you. You have put my mind very much at rest.
Love and light.
Jo
Hi, I have been taking several herbs to help me get pregnant with endometriosis, and today I got a faint positive on a home pregnancy test. I have had an early miscarriage in the past, so I am cautious about stopping any of the supplements that helped, just in case. You mentioned that Maca, bee propolis, royal jelly, and think l-argnine are okay to continue taking while pregnant? I was also wondering about these:
B-6, 50-100mg
Pine Bark Extract, 60mg
A fertility tea containing Vitex, Red raspberry, Nettles, Peppermint
Thanks!
Melissa
Hi Melissa,
Congratulations, I hope this is it for you! If you choose to continue the following supplements in the lst trimester please get the approval of your doctor:
Maca
Royal Jelly
Bee Propolis
L-Arginine (there has not been a lot of research done on this one)
You should be getting enough B vitamins from your prenatal vit.
Please do not drink the tea with Vitex in it. If you have experience miscarriages in the past you may want to avoid the red raspberry and peppermint until the 2nd trimester.
As for the Pine Bark, there have not been really any studies to say how it may effect the baby, so you may want to avoid that one.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
I was thinking about the L-Arginine, there is really not any research done on this and there is really no reason to continue it into pregnancy. Please do not use L-Arginine during pregnancy.
-Dalene
I just bought Royal Jelly in a tub. It isn’t the powder or pill form but when I got it home I saw it also contains Korean Ginseng and Eleuthero. Since I opened it I feel the need to use it up but for fertility purposes, is this going to work? or should I purchase a new one without the ginseng and eleuthero? How do I use this goop? If it won’t work, what else can this stuff be used for?
Dear Sandra,
Royal Jelly comes in a liquid or jelly like form. You can put it in smoothies or juice or some lukewarm water and drink it. Ginseng is an amazing adaptogenic herb that helps the body adapt to stress, increases immune function as well as supports liver function. All of these are important for fertility health. Eleuthero Rt. is also called Siberian Ginseng, but it is not in the same family as other Ginsengs and does not have the same chemical makeup as Chinese or Korean ginseng. It is also considered an adaptogenic herb. Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng) has a general tonic effect on the body with a spedific action to the adrenal glands, which is involved with hormonal balance. It is also an immune supporting herb.
I hope this helps you understand a bit more.
All the best,
Dalene
I am taking Royal Jelly now (3000mg daily) and the feeling is quite good. I am wondering if Royal Jelly is good for my husband. If so, how much dose is good for male??
Hi Sue,
If u have endometriosis pl dont take Royal Jelly, it mimics as natural estrogen in our body that increases endometriosis. I am sure Royal Jelly have many benefits, but its not for u.
Dear Mabel,
The dose for Royal Jelly for men or women is the same, Men may want to use less then the highest dose recommended though as Royal Jelly has the propensity to mimic estrogen.
Best wishes,
Dalene
Dear Dr. Runa,
Although you are right about Royal Jelly having the propensity to mimic estrogen I feel that your wording when replying to another person on the site should not be so direct or demanding. It is not our place to tell people what to do, but to educate them in a polite manner. Thank you for your understanding.
Becuase Royal Jelly has the propensity to mimic estrogen in the human body it may be best not to use it in estrogen dominant conditions such as endometriosis.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Hey…I just wanted to ask a question! I have PCOS and I am looking for different things to try. Right now I am Birth Control and I am taking prenatal pills. I want to try the royal jelly…do think that I should try it and if I do can I still take my prenatal vitamins? Please help with any other suggestions for anything else thanks candice
Hi Candice,
Royal Jelly is safe to take while taking prenatal vitamins. Please let your doctor know you are wanting to take Royal Jelly, because you are on Birth Control and Royal Jelly has the propensity to mimic estrogen.
We provide in depth herbal consultations to help suggest the best therapies, foods, herbs, and supplements for your particular situation. Recommendations are made after you fill out our Fertility History Intake Form.
Click here to purchase a Fertility Consultation: http://www.naturalfertilityshop.com/product-p/fc2.htm
Best Wishes,
Dalene
will bee pollen, propolis, and royal jelly help you to get pregnant? this product is called bee vibrant.
Hi Nancy,
Royal Jelly, Bee Propolis and Bee Pollen may help you to get pregnant by helping to balance hormones, nourish your body because of its high nutritional value which may help improve overall fertility and egg health.
I am unfamiliar with the product Bee Vibrant. We also have a line of bee products which you can see here: http://www.naturalfertilityshop.com/category-s/96.htm
Best Wishes,
Dalene
hi i suffer with PCOS and was wondering if i could use Royal Jelly. had to use Chlomid to get pregnant first time but would like to try any natural methods.
also is Agnus Cactus the herbel remedy for Chlomid
Hi Shelly,
You may want to learn about the PCOS diet first before choosing to use supplements. 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. Supplement use for PCOS is not going to be as effective if isulin resistance is not taken care of.
Regular consumption of high-quality Royal Jelly has been shown to help balance hormones. This makes it beneficial to those individuals that suffer from a hormonal imbalance, as it helps to provide support to the endocrine system. It can also help with problems that are related to hormonal imbalance, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome or irregular menstrual cycles.
Clomid is the most widely used fertility drug to enhance and regulate ovulation. Despite its common use, it does come with some side effects, including the possibility of multiple births and ovarian rupture. For those wanting to use a more natural ovulation enhancer, Maca and Vitex may be the answer. Maca is used to regulate female hormones that aid in ovulation; increasing egg health and beefing up sperm production in men. Vitex too can benefit fertility by regulating hormones without the use of hormones. It has been very helpful in treating infertility caused by PCOS; ovarian cysts, endometriosis, fibroids and other uterine problems.
To read more about alternatives to fertility medications please click here to read one of our latest articles: http://natural-fertility-info.com/fertility-drugs.html
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Hi,
Apologies if the question seems a little too vague; my mother in law had ovarian cancer years ago and recently it has affected her lungs (water in lungs). She’ll be undergoing an operation (again) to remove the water in her lungs and “patch” up her lung to prevent more water from sipping in.
Understand Royal jelly aids in improving body immune system etc. However I read a comment that Royal Jelly may also lead to cancer due to the estrogen present in it.
Is this true? We’re trying to improve her diet and Royal Jelly is on the list, but we’re concerned that it may do more harm than good.
Many thanks!
Hi Jen,
Ovarian Cancer has been linked to high estrogen, so you may want to avoid any herbs or supplements that may have a propensity to mimic estrogens in our body..Royal Jelly, Red Clover, Licorice Rt., Soy for example. I have never heard of Royal Jelly directly causing cancer, the theory is that herbs that increase estrogen may add to cancer growth.
Because her condition is beyond our scope of practice I suggest she work with a Naturopathic Doctor or Herbalist in her area so that they can do a complete work-up for her and suggest herbs specific for her unique needs.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
my story -diagnosed with PCOS at 15yrs old-am now 31yrs. was put on he pill and never called back for checkups,tests etc: stopped taking the pill after getting maried to try for a baby but didnt get any periods for 2yrs. doc gave me Glucophage but suffered bad side-effects even when they lowered the dose. was then given Provera to bring on period and then took Chlomid and luckily i got pregnant after 1st attempt. hd healthy baby boy. 7mths after birth i got a period and have got each month and so we are TTC baby no:2 but to no avail. have been bk and forth to hospital about using Chlomid again but they say to keep trying or think about IVF. we cant afford IVF-€5000 per cycle where we live. hubby had low count but has since improved dramatically. have started taking Agnus Castus and Royal Jelly capsules in a bid to help things. anything else i could do or not do
Hi Shelly,
Vitex and Royal Jelly may be a great place to start, but eating a PCOS Diet is going to really make all the difference! If you have not read over our PCOS diet page yet I really encourage you to! 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. Women who are insulin resistant are also 4-5 times more likely to have a miscarriage. Imbalanced insulin levels due to PCOS make it difficult for the embryo to attach properly to the uterus. Changing the way you eat food also helps herbal supplements work better as well since you are working at PCOS overall, in all aspects of your life, not just trying to treat it with herbs. I hope that make sense. Other therapies you may want to look into are the Fertility Cleanse Kit and Self Fertility Massage. If you are looking for even more information on what may be just right for your personal situation, you may want to consider a Natural Fertility Consultation. We do not recommend using Vitex while on fertility medications. If you wish to continue using Royal Jelly and are wanting to use it at the same time as using fertility medications please get your doctors approval.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Hi,
is it true that royal jelly-bee pollen increases the chance of concieve baby boy?
Hi Allison,
I have never heard of this and no there are no remedies that increase your chances of conceiving a male.
All the best,
Dalene
Hi,
I took royal jelly 2000mg/day this month for fertility reasons. I normally used to ovulate around day 16. But this time it is already 19th and no sign of ovulation yet. It is said that royal jelly extends luteal phase but it has seemed to extend my pre-ovulation phase. Do I need to be concerned and go to a doctor or wait for some more days?
Thanks.
Dear Selena,
The best way to find out if the amount of Royal Jelly you are taking is affecting your cycle is to stop taking it and see what happens. You may want to also consider lowering the dose you are taking. I have never heard of Royal Jelly extending your luteal phase. If you are very concerned you may want to see your doctor.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Hi Dalene,
Thanks a lot for taking time to answer my question.
Infact I had fibroid surgery to remove fibroids an year ago. I read that fibroids could be caused due to estrogen dominance in the body. Also in your site I read royal jelly mimics estrogen in our body. So may be this was not for me right? I may visit the doctor if I get a -ve hpt and dont get my periods. If I get my periods on time I may see what happens next month. I seriously dont see any shift in my temperatures yet.
Infact I stopped taking royal jelly from 2-3 days and I actually feel a bit tiered. I used to be extreemly energetic once I started taking it. So may be I need to lower the dose first and slowly stop it.
Thanks again, and if you have any opinion on this please let me know.
Hi Selena,
Yes, Royal Jelly has the propensity to mimic estrogen in the body, so this may not be a good option for you. Many people who use Royal Jelly report great increases in energy levels. Weaning yourself off of it may be a good idea.
All the best,
Dalene
Hi Dalene,
I would like to know the herb which helps for conception and to tackle with miscarriage. Also I’m on my 5th day of cycle if I plan to conceive this cycle can I start taking the herb now,
Hi Hema,
Royal Jelly has been shown to be safe for use throughout the entire menstrual cycle. Talk to your doctor about continuing royal jelly if you become pregnant.
There are so many herbs that are great for preparation for pregnancy there is no way for me to name them all in this comment. To learn more about herb for pregnancy preparation please go to this link: http://natural-fertility-info.com/fertility-herbs
To learn about herbs that may help to prevent miscarriage please go to this link: http://natural-fertility-info.com/preventing-miscarriage
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Hello
Is it safe for me to take the following supplements together?
Starflower oil
Vitex
Mulitvitamin for conception
Maca
Q10
Omega 3
I have had 2 missed miscarriages due to low progesterone, Is the above too much?
Hi Kelly,
All of those supplements have been found to be safe to use together, please let your doctor know what supplements you are taking.
Starflower oil also known as Borage Oil -High in Gamma Linoleic Acid GLA, for our readers.
Most of these are nutritional supplements, not herbals supplements and are found to be fine to combine.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Can royal jelly be taken with maca?
Hi Mone,
Yes, they are both superfoods that have been shown as safe to use together.
Best Wishes,
Dalene