How long for DH to take supplements?

[haymon2and1]

My DH is not super excited about the whole "swaying" plan I have haha so Im trying to make things as simple as possible for him. I want him to take cranberry and LR and was wondering how long in advance he should take these before ttc to get a good sway? Thank you for help!! =)

[Princess of Pink]

It takes about 2 1/2 months (72 days) for sperm to be produced so at least that long for you to be getting the new sperm his supplements have had an effect on. I would start him 3 months before an attempt.

[1adorablebabyboymom]

Atomic just said today to not have DH be on LR any longer than two weeks at a time. Now I am confused! =(

[Princess of Pink]

Maybe have him on LR for two weeks...3 months before an attempt? You don't see those sperm for 72 days.

[haymon2and1]

oh no..now im confused. i read these and started searching around and also found where someone said take only a month before attempt from AF-O. so should i do 1st month af-o second month af-o and third af-o. or is that too much!!

[1adorablebabyboymom]

I think we need atomic over here again! lol
oh no..now im confused. i read these and started searching around and also found where someone said take only a month before attempt from AF-O. so should i do 1st month af-o second month af-o and third af-o. or is that too much!!

[BabyGirl4Me]

Don't let DH take LR for longer than 2 weeks at a time! It's hard on his body to do it for longer than 2 weeks. So what happens is, you have him start LR when you get AF and have him take LR for 2 weeks. Then he stops the LR until you get AF again, and then he takes LR for another two week and stops again until AF comes back. Make sense?

[haymon2and1]

Ok got it!! Thank you thank you!!

[1adorablebabyboymom]

ok, thanks! Oh, and do you know in what way it is 'hard on his body''? like, sperm production -wise or just general health. . . . just wondered

[1adorablebabyboymom]

and do you think it is good to be on it for several cycles with dw or does it not really matter?

[GT77]

Which support does my DH need to take and how much? What does LR stand for?

[1adorablebabyboymom]

Atomic, what do you think?


Maybe have him on LR for two weeks...3 months before an attempt? You don't see those sperm for 72 days.

[BabyGirl4Me]

Hmm, as far as "why" it's hard on his body I'm not sure exactly, but herbs are powerful so when there are advisories on how often/long to take them it's best to follow that advice. I'm sure Atomic has a post somewhere on the site on why DH shouldn't be on it longer than 2 weeks at a time but I wouldn't worry too much about it. Just follow the instructions and I'm sure all will be fine for your DH to take LR. Good luck!

[atomic sagebrush]

It takes about 2 1/2 months (72 days) for sperm to be produced so at least that long for you to be getting the new sperm his supplements have had an effect on. I would start him 3 months before an attempt.

This is true, BUT since the LR is kind of a dangerous supp I prefer people start the LR no sooner than 6 weeks in advance of attempt. DH can only be on it for 6 months without a break, so to be on it 3 months before you even start to try, puts too much pressure on you guys to get pg right away.

So the schedule for LR that I recommend is:

Your CD 1 thru CD 14 of the month prior to your attempt, then rest of cycle off

Then Cd 1 thru CD 14 of the month you are going to attempt, then rest of cycle off, even if you do not O for several days after CD 14 he should stop at CD 14 regardless.

He should repeat this process for 6 months and at that point needs to take a full month off (which will end up being 6 weeks really) but you can STILL attempt that month, the LR has a cumulative effect and takes time to wear off.

Re the cran, as far in advance as possible is great, BUT cran can act kind of quick for lowering pH so if you can't get it into his gullet until 1 week before O, even that is better than nuttin'. :)

[atomic sagebrush]

I think we need atomic over here again! lol

I'm here lol...if you guys ever need me right away then just PM me with a link (honor system because I get a LOT of messages and so if you kinda reserve it for when you really need me then it's fair for everyone.) :)

[atomic sagebrush]

ok, thanks! Oh, and do you know in what way it is 'hard on his body''? like, sperm production -wise or just general health. . . . just wondered

I'm sorry I don't have my licorice essay done yet, but it's BOTH. LR is the most dangerous supp for any swayer boy or girl. It can cause high blood pressure which in turn can be harmful for guys who have heart and kidney disease.

This essay will help you understand how it works for swaying. http://genderdreaming.com/forum/gender-swaying-general-discussion/10156-jellybean-factory-%96-understanding-sperm-count-frequency.html

[atomic sagebrush]

Which support does my DH need to take and how much? What does LR stand for?

licorice root 450 mg 3x a day

[mariposa]

DH can only be on it for 6 months without a break, so to be on it 3 months before you even start to try, puts too much pressure on you guys to get pg right away.

)

Thanks! I asked something like this in a similar thread. So, is it possible (if I assume the risk of only having 3 months after the first attempt to get pregnant) to DH to take LR from now untill may (my bottle says 6 weeks)? He´s already taking it , (until a find a answer to the question by here lol) to "cover" the sperm production he´s making by now and which will be released. He´s only taking one per day. Is it ok?

[atomic sagebrush]

Thanks! I asked something like this in a similar thread. So, is it possible (if I assume the risk of only having 3 months after the first attempt to get pregnant) to DH to take LR from now untill may (my bottle says 6 weeks)? He´s already taking it , (until a find a answer to the question by here lol) to "cover" the sperm production he´s making by now and which will be released. He´s only taking one per day. Is it ok?

Working on an essay now that will answer this, but I think it's better to take the higher dose for a short time rather than a low dose continually. The 50 mg dose was also bad for blood pressure when taken longer than 2 weeks (study below), plus I haven't seen results with people taking that low a dose for gender swaying. So you could be running the risk of raising his blood pressure anyway, while doing nothing for your sway.

Liquorice-induced rise in blood pressure: a linear dose-response relationship (http://www.nature.com/jhh/journal/v15/n8/abs/1001215a.html)

[mariposa]

thanks you very much! GOing to read this essay! thanks!!! :agree: