First -- SOO sorry to crash this section.... I'm still only TTC . But hopefully I'll join you eventually. Second, congrats to all you lovely ladies! I hope your pgs are going well.

I had some questions about evening primrose and posted in TTC, but I think I'd really really like the input of those that got their on this issue!

I noticed several ladies taking evening primrose, so I wanted to ask a few ?s about it. I'm a little wary of taking herbal supplements (try to stick to vits and minerals). However, I don't usually produce lots of EWCM and I read that this could help with that.

Here's what I take: prenatal multi, folic acid, b-complex, calcium.

Here's what worries me about evening primrose: I read it can bring on uterine contractions and is actually an herbal remedy for the last few weeks of pg to naturally induce labor... yikes! I also read that if you take it while TTC, take it ONLY during the time between AF and ovulation.

Did any of you take it while TTC? Do you think it helped at all? Did you take it only while NOT in the 2WW?

Thanks, ladies! I REALLY appreciate your help!

I was taking evening primrose capsules to help with fibrocystic breast tissue. I was taking it when I got pregnant, but I have always had lots of EWCM, so I don't know if it made any difference at all.
I stopped taking it as soon as I found out I was pregnant because of the issues you stated above.
I would think it's worth a try. If you're charting, use it for a few months and see if you notice any changes to your cycle.
Best of luck!

Thanks, much! BTW, I assume your avatar is your baby -- how AMAZING! Brought a tear to my eye. Congrats!

Hello

I didn't take any Evening Primrose, the month I got my bfp I'd increased my B vits (can't remember if it was B6 / 12 it was the one that's supposed to help increase your luteal phase though) - doesn't look like you need help with yours though.

If you're taking it to increase EWCM have you considered using PreSeed if you haven't already tried it? I haven't used it but when I was ttc there were lots of good things said about it.

Your charts look lovely - it's a shame they keep going down at the end! Hope you get your bfp really soon. Tons of baby for you x



eta. Just remembered - grapefruit juice might be worth a go, again, I didn't try it but it works for some people Question about EWCM if you google grapefruit juice & ewcm you get loads of info x

Thanks for the postive encouragement! Been trying for 6 months, but feels likes AGES!

I took it while TTC... I took once we started, and stopped when I got my BFP. No clue if it helped or not, because we were only trying that one month before we conceived (we got lucky!). I've just started taking it again to help make labor easier.

Why thank you!
That is indeed my babykins.

Thank you! I'm glad to know there are ladies who took it and have full term, beautiful babies now.

You're baby pic is amazing, too! I soooo want one of those when I'm pg! Congrats!

I did take Evening Primrose oil as it helped clear up my skin (due to controlling my hormones) and trying to increase my EWCM but the month I got my BFP I hadn't really taken it much

Clears skin, too?? Wow.. I've fought with that a lot, too. Have prescriptions I am on for it, one that I will have to stop as soon as I get that . This stuff is sounding better and better!