How bad is caffeine???
So I have 3 failed IUI attempts and 11 years TTC (3 years since surgery). The doctors tell me to cut caffeine. I have switched to decaf at 1 cup a day with an occasional diet tea/and the dreaded diet soda. Could that amount of caffeine be hindering my chances? My doctor didn't sound so concerned when I mentioned my intake. This has been a change because I drank huge amounts of coffee and tea (I have been freezing forever since surgery and I have used them to warm me up) If they are hurting my chances of TTC I will leave them alone altogether even the decaf variety. Any help would be welcome.
336lbs 6/19/06 - 198 lbs - 6/19/10 138 lbs gone forever!!!
We have our miracle: Jakob Makhi born 4-15-10; 4 lbs. 10 oz. 22" long.
Did your dr specify what, if any, level of caffeine is acceptable? I would call and ask. I was a Diet Coke addict for all the years I was TTC both kids. I'm not advocating for huge quantities or anything, but IMHO I don't think 1 cup of coffee/day is going to cause infertility. My OB even said it was all right to consume during pregnancy at this level, though I chose not to. Again, not advocating that for others, just trying to point out one point-of-view on the matter.
Keep us posted because I'm interested to know what others feel.
Hugs,
Jo
DS:9 yrs old / DD:5 yrs old / DS: 1 yr old
336lbs 6/19/06 - 198 lbs - 6/19/10 138 lbs gone forever!!!
We have our miracle: Jakob Makhi born 4-15-10; 4 lbs. 10 oz. 22" long.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/10/061012185602.htm
I am curious if he is making hubby cut out caffeine too for the same reasons...would be a good idea.
Also, I know alot don't advocate drinking soda post op, but I do have an occasional craving for the bubbles and have found that dite rite pure zero is good and has no caffeine and is sweetened with splenda, which is safer when you do become pregnant than other artificial sweeteners.
If you are always cold then you should check your iron levels as well. There are also no sugar added hot chocolates and herbal teas that are free of caffeine.
Just wondering if you don't mind, what your issues are. I have pcos with insulin resistance and hubby has super low sperm counts. We are pg with #2, so don't give up hope okay!! Shari
He is doing decaf with me, but he doesn't care for it the way I do anyway. Initially, our issue was my health I was extremely hypertensive and diabetic. Now both of those are under control. Now they have found that due to hubby's diabetes there is an issue of his sperm mixing with urine, so that is what they are treating us for during this round of fertility with extraction and sterilization. All of my parts seemed to check out okay. For my last IUI after their technique he had 18 million soldiers (sounds like a lot to me).
Chavon
336lbs 6/19/06 - 198 lbs - 6/19/10 138 lbs gone forever!!!
We have our miracle: Jakob Makhi born 4-15-10; 4 lbs. 10 oz. 22" long.
Hopefully next month when we do the IVF it will circumvent whatever the obstacle appears to be. Thanks for your support.
Chavon
336lbs 6/19/06 - 198 lbs - 6/19/10 138 lbs gone forever!!!
We have our miracle: Jakob Makhi born 4-15-10; 4 lbs. 10 oz. 22" long.
336lbs 6/19/06 - 198 lbs - 6/19/10 138 lbs gone forever!!!
We have our miracle: Jakob Makhi born 4-15-10; 4 lbs. 10 oz. 22" long.
336lbs 6/19/06 - 198 lbs - 6/19/10 138 lbs gone forever!!!
We have our miracle: Jakob Makhi born 4-15-10; 4 lbs. 10 oz. 22" long.