Can herbal supplements boost my chances of getting pregnant?
The verdict is still out on this one. Although there have been some small, promising studies, there simply isn’t enough definitive research to say for sure that herbs can help you get pregnant. And there’s one important cautionary caveat to keep in mind: Some of the herbs that have been linked to increased fertility may pose a risk to your unborn child if you do become pregnant. A team of researchers at Stanford University studied an herbal supplement called Fertility Blend to see if it would help women who were having a tough time getting pregnant. The supplement contains chasteberry (an herb thought to improve ovulation and hormonal imbalance), L-arginine (an amino acid that improves circulation to the reproductive organs), green tea extract, and a host of vitamins and minerals. In the study, published in the April 2004 issue of the Journal of Reproductive Medicine, a third of the 15 women taking the supplement were pregnant after five months, while none of the 15 women taking a plac
