Difference between revisions of "Induce Ovulation Naturally"

[[Category: Reproductive Health]]

# Try out milk thistle. Milk thistle is an herb that can detox the liver.<ref name="rf1">http://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/Milk-Thistle.html</ref> In turn, that may help your body process estrogen better. What that means is your hormones may be better balanced, so you may start ovulating more regularly.<ref name="rf2">http://www.womenlivingnaturally.com/articlepage.php?id=131</ref>

#* You can take 80 to 160 milligrams up to 3 times a day. Always ask your doctor if you can take supplements safely.<ref name="rf3">http://www.umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/condition/vaginitis</ref>

# Take a drink of Job's Tears. Job's tears has been used in India to induce ovulation. While most evidence is anecdotal, it may help you, too. Make a tea of the leaves by steeping them in hot water. You can also take the seeds as a supplement, which may also help induce ovulation.<ref name="rf4">http://www.herbalsafety.utep.edu/herbal-fact-sheets/jobs-tears/</ref>

# Use chasteberry. Chasteberry may help increase your chances of ovulating, as some women find it beneficial. It likely works by telling your body to produce more luteinizing hormone, which in turn promotes ovulation.<ref name="rf5">https://nccih.nih.gov/health/chasteberry</ref>

# Add Tribulus terrestris to your regimen near ovulation. For this drug, you'll only take it on days 5 through 14 of your cycle. Some women find it helpful for ovulation. Try 750 milligrams once a day, just on the days when you're [[Track Your Menstrual Cycle|near ovulation]].<ref name="rf6">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4528347/</ref>

# Use a Chinese herbal mixture. Many women have luck using Chinese herbs to help induce ovulation. You should be able to find a Chinese herbal mixture specifically for fertility at Chinese herb stores. Look for ingredients like Dang Gui, Gan Cao, Bai Shao, and Chuan Xiong.<ref name="rf7">https://yosan.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Treatment-of-Anovulation-of-Polycystic-Ovary-Syndrome-Patients-with-Chinese-Herbal-Medicine-A-Literature-Review-Synthesis-Mitra-Daneshrad.pdf</ref>

# Go for some acupuncture. If needles don't bother you, acupuncture may help with ovulation. In some women, it lowers the level of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) when it is too high. For instance, if you have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), your FSH level might be too high, which in turn can mess up your cycle and how you ovulate.<ref name="rf8">https://yosan.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Effectiveness-acupuncture-Chinese-herbs-lowering-FSH-level-Sharareh-Daghighi.pdf</ref>

# Get to a healthy weight. You may have heard your doctor drone on about maintaining a healthy weight, but you may not know your weight can affect ovulation and fertility. This rule applies both if your overweight and if you're underweight. Aim for a BMI between 20 and 27.<ref name="rf9">http://www.health.harvard.edu/womens-health/female-infertility</ref>

#* If you don't know your BMI, ask your doctor, or use an online calculator where you put in information like your height, weight, and age.<ref name="rf10">http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/obesity/in-depth/bmi-calculator/itt-20084938</ref>

#* Eating a healthy diet, full of fruits, veggies, whole grains, lean protein, and dairy can help you lose weight if you need to and may also help your fertility.<ref name="rf11">http://www.mayo.edu/healthy-lifestyle/getting-pregnant/in-depth/female-fertility/art-20045887?pg=2</ref>

# Sleep at night. If possible, stick to sleeping at night. If you have a job that puts you on the night shift, see if you can switch to the day shift. Sleeping during the day may throw your hormones off-balance, which in turn may mess up your ovulation. Plus, most people get better sleep at night.<ref name="rf11" />

# Cut down your [[Quit Caffeine|caffeine]] intake. You don't have to skip that morning cup of Joe that jolts you into your day. However, if you're downing more than 200 milligrams in a day, it could be affecting your fertility and ovulation.<ref name="rf9" />

#* For reference, a typical 8-ounce cup of coffee has anywhere from 95 milligrams to 165 milligrams, while black tea ranges from 25 milligrams to 48 milligrams.<ref name="rf12">http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/caffeine/art-20049372</ref>

# [[Quit Smoking|Stop smoking]]. You may have been looking for a reason to quit, and here's the perfect one. Smoking can decrease your fertility overall, including ovulation. So put out that cigarette, and ask for help. Quitting is always easier with help!<ref name="rf13">http://www.umm.edu/health/medical/reports/articles/infertility-in-women</ref>

# Slow down on the alcohol. You probably don't need to give up alcohol altogether, but you should skip drinking binges. A glass of wine every now and then is fine, but chugging shots and beers on Friday night is probably not going to do you any favors when it comes to ovulation.<ref name="rf13" />

# Slow down on exercise. Don't get too excited here. You still need to exercise. But when you exercise too hard, it can affect your ovulation, which is especially true for professional athletes. To increase your chances of ovulating, you shouldn't exercise more than 5 hours each week but talk to your doctor about what's best for you.<ref name="rf11" />

# Be wary around chemicals. Exposure to some chemicals, such as herbicides, pesticides, and chemicals in manufacturing jobs, may affect your ovulation. Try to limit your exposure to any chemicals that could possibly have a negative effect on your ovulation.<ref name="rf13" />