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Natural Alternatives for Common Fertility Drugs

Hethir Rodriguez - Certified Herbalist and Nutritionist
July 13, 2021
Reviewed by Christine Traxler, MD

Fertility Drugs… really? For many women, the thought of taking fertility drugs is scary. Who hasn’t heard about the side effects which can include multiple births and even cancer? Deciding that fertility drugs aren’t for you does not necessarily mean that you have to give up on your dream to become a parent. There are plenty of more natural infertility treatment alternatives to these powerful medications. Here are just a few to consider:

Vitex and Maca – Nature’s Clomid

Clomid is the most widely used fertility drug to enhance and regulate ovulation and for unexplained infertility. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, clomiphene, aka, Clomid, “is in a class of medications called ovulatory stimulants.” Despite its common use, it does come with some side effects, including the possibility of multiple births, hyperstimulation of the ovaries 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.

Learn more: Clomid: Natural Alternatives to Clomid

Increase IVF Success With This 3-Pronged Approach

While it is always best to try and avoid fertility drugs if possible, sometimes they and other fertility treatments like IVF are necessary in order to conceive. That doesn’t mean you should forget about using natural methods to enhance the process though. In order to increase your chances of IVF success be sure to follow this simple 3-step approach to increase egg health in preparation for IVF:

Cleanse: The life cycle of a typical female egg is about 150 days, during which secondary growth begins at about 120 days. 120 days is how long it takes the egg to make its journey to ovulation – through the secondary and tonic growth phases in the ovary. The key time frame to work to improve egg health starts 90 days before ovulation. The healthier the egg, the better chance for implantation. In order to ensure that your eggs have the best shot at creating a baby, be sure to cleanse your body of any chemicals and toxins that could impede this crucial step at least three months or 90 days before trying to conceive. This includes avoiding processed foods; trans fats, dairy and refined sugar. Instead opt for whole grains; fresh fruits and vegetables and organic meats and dairy. A good fertility cleanse is good at not only helping you to clear your body of toxins that could stand in the way of a pregnancy, but it can also rid your body of extra hormones and excess blood and tissues in the uterus that could block conception.

Nourish: In step two of the program, you will begin to nourish your eggs and prepare the uterus for growing a healthy baby. This is best done by providing your body with the nutrients it needs to grow new life. Eating a well-balanced diet free of preservatives and hormones is a good start, but you also need to take a good multi-vitamin and some good fertility boosting nutrients like CoQ-10 and L-arginine to help strengthen the lining in your uterus. Other fertility boosting foods that can help to increase your chance of conceiving include: Maca, a fertility super food grown in the mountains of Peru. It is known to balance female hormones, lower FSH levels and strengthen eggs. Royal Jelly is another superfood worth learning more about. Rich in protein and essential minerals, this fertility boosting super food may help to increase the quality and health of a woman’s eggs.

Nurture: In the final step for preparing your body for that all-important IVF treatment, you will begin to nurture your uterus by utilizing two important therapies: guided imagery and acupuncture. Both have been used for centuries throughout the world to calm a chaotic body; increase circulation; reverse energy blockages in the reproductive system and balance hormone production and release. Used within one day of the IVF procedure, both acupuncture and mind-body therapies have been shown to increase success rates between 50-65%.

A study in Fertility and Sterility found a dramatic increase in IVF success rates for those who participated in a Mind Body program prior and during their IVF procedure: 143 women under 40 years of age undergoing IVF participated. First cycle success results for all subjects was 43%. Those that had finished at least half of their mind body session prior to their 2nd IVF cycle had a 52% success rate of pregnancy while the control group had 20% success rate of pregnancy. (Fertility & Sterility June 1, 2011)

Sperm Health Supplements

Female issues are not the only cause of fertility problems for many couples. The male factor can account for 20-50% of all infertility issues. One way to help boost sperm production, health and mobility is to add a few sperm health supplements to your diet. Some of the best to consider include zinc, folic acid, B-12, Vitamin C, L-Carnitine and CoQ10. Don’t worry about having to take all of these supplements separately, all of these supplements can be found in the Male Factor Formula Kit.

Supplements… a Possible Alternative to Endometriosis Surgery

Some of the best ways to reduce uterine inflammation and prevent excess uterine growth may be to add these important supplements to your daily diet: Progesterone (between days 8-26 of your cycle); DIM, to help rid your body of excess estrogen; Systemic Enzyme Therapy, helps dissolve excess uterine tissue; and Pycnogenol a powerful antioxidant that helps improve egg health and quality as well as help to reduce the pain caused from endometriosis.

Fertility Massage

Fertility massage is an easy way to enhance fertility by:

  • Clearing mucus congestion which can cause blockages in the fallopian tubes
  • Increasing circulation to the uterus
  • Ridding the uterus of stagnate blood and tissues
  • Help to regulate female hormones
  • Improving communication within the endocrine system
  • Increasing cervical mucus
  • Bringing fresh oxygenated blood to female eggs
  • And more!

Sure, it may be necessary to rely on fertility drugs and IVF to conceive for some couples, but adding a few of these natural remedies to your conception regime can only help to increase your chances of a successful implantation. One last tip, most natural supplements and herbs should not be used in conjunction with fertility drugs or medications. It is best to use them in preparation before your procedure for at least 3 months for best results.

References

  • Clomiphene. (22, 0ctober 2018). U.S. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved from https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682704.html
  • Clomiphene. (22, October 2018). U.S. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved from https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682704.html
  • The Downside of Clomid. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.womens-health.co.uk/downside-of-clomid.html
  • Domar, A. Ph.D., Rooney, K., B.A., et el., (2011). Impact of a group mind/body intervention on pregnancy rates in IVF patients. Fertility and Sterility. Volume 95, Issue 7, Pages 2269–2273. doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.03.046 Retrieved from: https://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(11)00476-6/fulltext

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Hethir Rodriguez is the Founder and President of Natural Fertility Info.com. She has been a Certified Herbalist for over 19 years, holds a Bachelors degree (BS) in Nutrition Sciences. Since founding Natural Fertility Info.com in 2007, Hethir has written and co-authored over 1200+ articles on Fertility; and her research, articles, and guides have been read by over 40,000,000 people. Hethir has dedicated her life to empowering women with to take control of their health with natural therapies.

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Get ready to prep your body for conception with Fertility Cleansing 101 🌿

The time leading up to pregnancy is crucial in creating a healthy foundation for your growing baby. That's where fertility cleansing comes in!

By cleansing the uterus and liver through the use of herbs, you'll be supporting your body in preparation for conception. 

The Fertility Cleanse encourages the liver to cleanse the body of toxins and excess hormones, while also supporting the uterus in cleansing old stagnant blood and increasing circulation.

Ready to get started? 

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🚩The good news is that each of these red flags can be fixed through lifestyle upgrades and natural therapies! 

Type ‘STEPS’ in the comments below if you want to learn which steps are most important for fertility and hormone health. Let’s turn those red flags green. 💚

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🌱Learn how to balance your HORMONES naturally 👇

Here are 3 practical and affect ways to support your hormonal health.

One of the keys to see the best results is to stay consistent and learn as much about your body as you can.

1️⃣ Use liver supporting herbs

Herbs such as milk thistle have been shown to help the liver in it's natural ability to get rid of toxins and chemicals in the body.

This can make a big difference when it comes to hormone balance.

2️⃣ Do the Fertility Cleanse 1-2x per year

Support the body in it’s natural ability to get rid of excess hormones by doing a fertility cleanse.

3️⃣ Stop using skin care and cleaning products that contain hormone mimicking chemicals

Xenohormones mimic estrogen in the body and can cause imbalance.

👇 To learn more about the Fertility Cleansing type CLEANSE in the comments below and I will send you my Guide To Fertility Cleansing. 👇

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Should men do a Fertility Cleanse as well? 💪

A common misconception when it comes to fertility is that if there is an issue it is most likely going to be with the woman. 

This is simply not true. 

Statically fertility issues impact men just as often as women and lifestyle factors can make a big difference. 

The Male Fertility Cleanse Kit helps to support men to cleanse and detox excess hormones, toxins, increase circulation and promote hormone balance. 

👇 Drop MEN in the comments below & I will send you my Male Fertility Checklist with all the details on which herbs, supplements and foods to focus on in addition to cleansing 👇

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Get ready to prep your body for conception with Fertility Cleansing 101 🌿

The time leading up to pregnancy is crucial in creating a healthy foundation for your growing baby. That's where fertility cleansing comes in!

By cleansing the uterus and liver through the use of herbs, you'll be supporting your body in preparation for conception. 

The Fertility Cleanse encourages the liver to cleanse the body of toxins and excess hormones, while also supporting the uterus in cleansing old stagnant blood and increasing circulation.

Ready to get started? 

👇 Type CLEANSE in the comments below and I'll send you my Guide To Fertility Cleansing. 💪 

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Get ready to prep your body for conception with Fertility Cleansing 101 🌿

The time leading up to pregnancy is crucial in creating a healthy foundation for your growing baby. That's where fertility cleansing comes in!

By cleansing the uterus and liver through the use of herbs, you'll be supporting your body in preparation for conception. 

The Fertility Cleanse encourages the liver to cleanse the body of toxins and excess hormones, while also supporting the uterus in cleansing old stagnant blood and increasing circulation.

Ready to get started? 

👇 Type CLEANSE in the comments below and I'll send you my Guide To Fertility Cleansing. 💪 

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☕Reproductive Support Tea contains herbs that support, tone, and nourish the female reproductive system while supporting hormone balance.
It’s a soothing and effective fertility tea that provides just the right mixture of beneficial fertility herbs designed to help:

1️⃣ Nourish the uterus*
2️⃣ Support fallopian tube health.*
3️⃣ Help maintain normal ovarian function.*
4️⃣ Encourage normal uterine health.*
5️⃣ Support hormonal balance.

This tea is one of two teas in our Fertility Cleanse Kit. 

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Get ready to prep your body for conception with Fertility Cleansing 101 🌿

The time leading up to pregnancy is crucial in creating a healthy foundation for your growing baby. That's where fertility cleansing comes in!

By cleansing the uterus and liver through the use of herbs, you'll be supporting your body in preparation for conception. 

The Fertility Cleanse encourages the liver to cleanse the body of toxins and excess hormones, while also supporting the uterus in cleansing old stagnant blood and increasing circulation.

Ready to get started? 

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Get ready to prep your body for conception with Fertility Cleansing 101 🌿

The time leading up to pregnancy is crucial in creating a healthy foundation for your growing baby. That's where fertility cleansing comes in!

By cleansing the uterus and liver through the use of herbs, you'll be supporting your body in preparation for conception. 

The Fertility Cleanse encourages the liver to cleanse the body of toxins and excess hormones, while also supporting the uterus in cleansing old stagnant blood and increasing circulation.

Ready to get started? 

👇 Type CLEANSE in the comments below and I'll send you my Guide To Fertility Cleansing. 💪 

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🥚 In the past, a common belief was that the only factor which determines ovarian and egg health was age. 

Based on new studies, we now know that this may not be true. 🤯

There are many factors that can have an impact on 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 aspects to consider, including:
➡️ Proper circulation
➡️ A healthy fertility cycle
➡️ Balanced hormones
➡️ Healthy eggs

Egg health is one of the cornerstones of healthy fertility. 

The health of your eggs (ova) can affect whether or not fertilization and implantation will occur as well as the viability of a pregnancy.

During the cycle of an egg’s journey towards ovulation, there is a window of opportunity, a period of time, when certain factors can affect the health of the eggs that are preparing for ovulation. ⏳

This journey takes about 90 days. 

The steps you take today will impact the health of your eggs 3 months from now. 

That is why I talk so much about taking a MINIMUM of 90 days to prepare for pregnancy or IVF/IUI. 

🙂 The good news is that there are steps you can take to help support the health of your eggs. There is too much info to put into this tiny caption but….

Type EGG if you would like me to send you my Egg Health Checklist that takes you through all of the steps to take.👇👇

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5 Steps you can take to help support your fertility naturally…. 👇

1️⃣ Cleanse and prepare the body for conception

2️⃣ Nourish the body with fertility supportive foods

3️⃣ Protect and remove any substances that are causing harm

4️⃣ Learn how to fertility chart and read your monthly cycle

5️⃣ Add lifestyle habits that help to support fertility health

🌼 To learn more on how to support your fertility naturally, type STEPS in the comments below to join my free mini-course - 5 Steps To Improve Your Fertility Naturally, where I go into detail on each of the 5 steps. 👇

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Get ready to prep your body for conception with Fertility Cleansing 101 🌿

The time leading up to pregnancy is crucial in creating a healthy foundation for your growing baby. That's where fertility cleansing comes in!

By cleansing the uterus and liver through the use of herbs, you'll be supporting your body in preparation for conception. 

The Fertility Cleanse encourages the liver to cleanse the body of toxins and excess hormones, while also supporting the uterus in cleansing old stagnant blood and increasing circulation.

Ready to get started? 

👇 Type CLEANSE in the comments below and I'll send you my Guide To Fertility Cleansing. 💪 

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What does the Fertility Cleanse Kit include and how to use the kit. 

A common misconception when it comes to fertility is that if there is an issue it is most likely going to be with the woman. 

This is simply not true. 

Statically fertility issues impact men just as often as women and lifestyle factors can make a big difference. 

The Male Fertility Cleanse Kit helps to support men to cleanse and detox excess hormones, toxins, increase circulation and promote hormone balance. 

👇 Drop MEN in the comments below & I will send you my Male Fertility Checklist with all the details on which herbs, supplements and foods to focus on in addition to cleansing 👇

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Is it okay to start a kit and the Fertility Cleanse at the same time?

Do you have natural fertility questions? Type them below. We are happy to help!

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📈 Fertility charting will help you to better understand your current hormonal state, when or if you are ovulating and other information about your cycle that will help to bring clarity to your fertility path.

Some things you will be able to see on a fertility chart….📈

🌸Thyroid function
🌸Estrogen dominance/deficiency
🌸When and if you are ovulating
🌸Progesterone state
🌸Length of follicular phase
🌸Length of luteal phase
🌸Pregnancy

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The Fertility Cleanse kit is one of the best ways to prepare for conception. 

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With over 680 five star reviews, the Fertility Cleanse Kit is by far a customer favorite. 

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🌱 Using a greens powder such as FertiliGreens daily can be an easy way to get more greens in your diet….. But if you are new to green powders the taste may catch you by surprise.

💚I do think FeriliGreens is some of the best tasting greens powder out there, but here are to some tips to make taking your daily dose tastier… especially if you are new to taking the :

✅ Mix FertiliGreens into your fertility smoothie
✅ Mix with 8 oz of water and add a little juice for taste
✅ Mix with water and some chocolate stevia drops
✅ Mix with water and some cocoa powder and vanilla stevia drops

Do you take a greens powder daily? What is your go-to method.

I personally take mine mixed in water + all my powdered and liquid supplements mixed with some cocoa powder and chocolate stevia drops 😋

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🧘🏽‍♀️ Rose Fertility Meditation.... Take 2 minutes to unwind and support your fertility with this gentle meditation.

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Your journey towards motherhood is unique, but you don't have to go it alone 

🤍 Surround yourself with positive and uplifting people who believe in you and your dreams 💫 

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Get ready to prep your body for conception with Fertility Cleansing 101 🌿

The time leading up to pregnancy is crucial in creating a healthy foundation for your growing baby. That's where fertility cleansing comes in!

By cleansing the uterus and liver through the use of herbs, you'll be supporting your body in preparation for conception. 

The Fertility Cleanse encourages the liver to cleanse the body of toxins and excess hormones, while also supporting the uterus in cleansing old stagnant blood and increasing circulation.

Ready to get started? 

👇 Type CLEANSE in the comments below and I'll send you my Guide To Fertility Cleansing. 💪 

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