I am no midwife- but I am a woman who has suffered a miscarriage after being on the pill for 2 years. I conducted some research and found that a particular herb called Vitex is very helpful in evening out your hormones. You can buy this from a health food shop such as GNC. It comes in capsule or liquid form- I have been informed that the liquid form is the most potent- to be taken first thing in the morning.- Of course she should get some advice from a naturopath. The research that I read in relation to this herb found that it greatly aided women who suffered from PMS (and it also helps women suffering from menopause)- but at the same time the side effect was some pregnancies. It is very difficult to fall pregnant if your hormones are so out of wack. The pill and also the miscarriages would do this - beyond that her emtional upheaval is most likely contributing to her inability to conceive or to maintain the pregnancy. hOpe this helps.
Take care
Alphia
At 11:16 PM 23/02/03 +1030, you wrote:
Hi all,
I need some wisdom for a young women who was tears telling me how desperately she wants to get pregnant, she has been trying for about 5 months.
She is 21, had an abortion at 16 and three recent miscarriages. She also has huge guilt that her past may have permanently damaged her body.
Her doctor told her that she is "low in estrogen" and that is why he put her on a contraceptive pill that had a high estrogen level in the past?
He also said that she has to have several more miscarriages before they will do any tests (cruel unthinking bastard!)
She is very slight in stature (maybe wears size 6 jeans) but otherwise healthy and has a good diet.
If you clever people can help with some advise so she can do something proactive I think it will be a great comfort to her.
All tips, tricks and recommendations welcome:)
Thankyou, Julie'',
Alphia Possamai-Inesedy Ba (Hons.)
PhD. Candidate
School of Applied and Human Sciences
Bankstown Campus, University of Western Sydney
UWS Locked Bag 1797
South Penrith Distribution Centre
NSW 1797 Australia
Phone: 02 97726628
Fax: 02 97726584
