Are herbs safe to take during an IVF/IUI cycle?
Most RE’s will request that you do not take herbs during your IVF/IUI cycle. They have expressed concern about the hormonal effects of the herbs. The herbs that we use at the Texas Center for Reproductive Acupuncture do not contain phytoestrogens or progestins. That would be a very western approach to use herbs that contain homones to improve hormone levels. Remember, we are trying to treat the cause of the problem, so the herbs we are using are designed to maximize your ability to produce your own hormones.
