Natural Supplements as treatments for RPL and egg quality

Dr. Braverman

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Reply Natural Supplements as treatments for RPL and egg quality Posted on: Sep 29, 2010 at 3:26am
Over the last several years we have incorporated the use of natural supplements into our treatments for immune related RPL as well as egg quality issues with great success. If you would have discussed this as a possbility 3 years ago I would have doubted I would be promoting supplements. But the literature has caught up with what was merely an anecdotal treatment and now that we understand the mechanisms of actions we have seen significant improvement in outcomes in both RPL and egg quality .
Most of my patients are familiar with the fact omega 3 fish oil has similar properties to INtralipids and similar mechanism of action. This has been a great supplement for patients with elevated NK activity and elevated TNF levels as it lowers both. Antioxidants , mostly the flavanoids , are proven also to lower TNF and reduce ROS(reactive oxygen species) both of which can have a profound effect on egg quality as well as immune related pregnancy loss. Melatonin has been proven in recent literature to assist in egg quality improvment, and also to decrease immune related premature ovarian failure. Lastly the 'greens' formulas with wheat grass being the most promoted has also been shown to have a profound effect on egg quality.
I have worked with Dr. Myatt a well known naturopathic physician who has made these products for years and we compiled all the literature that supports the use of these supplements. The supplements along with the literature we have compiled is available at

http://www.readytoconceive.com along with instructions on use. Most of my patients have been on some form of these supplements whether purchased on this site(I have no financial involvement) or at a local vitamin store, but they are great additions to our treaments and we have a vast amount of experience in prescribing them. It is important to note that over use of some supplements can actually detract from success and all uses should be reviewed with me prior to treatment.
Braverman Medical Team
Braverman Reproductive Immunology P.C.

Miranda

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Re: Natural Supplements as treatments for RPL and egg qualit Posted on: Apr 17, 2011 at 6:42pm
Dr Braverman,

thank you for this very valuable information!

I have a question about 2 other supplements that are touted as helpful: Red Clover and Red Raspberry Leaf. Is there any research on these, especially in terms of improving egg quality?

This is an amazing website! It's my first day here and I have learned so much already!

thank you,
Miranda

gretcheee

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Re: Natural Supplements as treatments for RPL and egg qualit Posted on: Jun 24, 2011 at 4:51am
Dr. Braverman -- this is really an interesting development.

Would these typically be taken prior to pregnancy, or throughout?

Dr. Braverman

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Reply Re: Natural Supplements as treatments for RPL and egg qualit Posted on: Jun 25, 2011 at 4:41am
Most are taken prior to pregnancy and discontinued once pregnant.
Braverman Medical Team
Braverman Reproductive Immunology P.C.

gretcheee

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Re: Natural Supplements as treatments for RPL and egg qualit Posted on: Jun 25, 2011 at 5:05am
What kindn of timeframe are you seeing patients have results? IE a month of the supplements, 6 months, longer?