Soy isoflavones - good or bad experiences!

[LaceyMermaid]

Hi all,
I’m thinking of taking soy isoflavones this cycle as I don’t think my cycle has come back properly after having the coil removed yet. Interested to hear good or bad experiences with it, and which days you took it on! I’m thinking 3-7 as I’m 38 but have been ovulating late so would like to bring it forward so don’t want to rush 4-8 Incase it pushes ov back. Thanks!

Didn't work for me, with Ds. The time I did conceive was the first month I didn't take them. Personally I'd give them a miss.

Thanks @Moandy were you having ovulation or cycle issues too if you don’t mind me asking?

@laceymermaid I'm currently on 3rd cycle taking them I'm in TWW they have somewhat regulated ovulation for me, before it was anywhere from 17 to 32cd it now is generally between 21-24 If I am unsuccessful this month I am going to take them Cd2-6 rather then 3-7 c

Thanks @AnxiousAnnie86 I’m torn between taking them 2-6 to bring ov forward but I don’t want eggs that aren’t mature because at my age they’re not likely to be good so feel like 4-8 would be ideal to mature them. Thinking 3-7 would be a good compromise for me to start on!

@LaceyMermaid yeah I have looked into taking coq10 for egg quality alongside it x

@AnxiousAnnie86 I’ve literally just been reading up on it! 🤣

Delayed my ovulation and didn't work for me.

Thanks @Chanel05 do you mind me asking which days you took it on?

@LaceyMermaid I did 5-9 for two cycles and 2-6 for two cycles.

@LaceyMermaid pretty much the same situation as you, but after having the implant taken out.

Thanks @Moandy and @Chanel05 good to get feedback

I’m trying them for the first time this cycle. Now on cycle 14 and willing to try anything. I’m doing days 5-9 purely because that’s when I got the tablets! This also coincides with my first month not tracking/OPKs (I need a mental break!) so it’ll be a while before I’ll know what effect it has if any. I’ve heard of a few ladies trying them and getting a BFP so you never know. I otherwise have regular cycles so this might not be the best option for me but I’m so fed up I at least need to try it! Good luck x

I took them as prep in the run up to an IVF cycle. They utterly mucked up my cycle and I very nearly didn't get the IVF round in.

Good luck @Nat4392 update me with how it goes! That’s not good @CrazylazyJane

Hi

I've just ordered some after reading the impatient guide book.

Are you meant to take them every day or certain days please?

I've also got DHA
CoQ10
Folic acid
Super lipoid acid
Ubiquinol
Preconception vitamin

Have been testing ovulation on clear blue monitor since Feb and got a peak every month but actual months decided to try (July and August) no peak. Don't know why. Got some error messages on monitor too so have reset this month.

Don't want to take supplements that mess up cycle however.

I have 3 and I'm 39. Had a mmc in 2017 and took ubiquinol and super lipoid and vitamins (including folic acid) and for my third so may try just that again but DHA gets good write up

@whatever1980 similar situation here, TTC #4 and I’m 38. You can take them either days 2-6, 3-7, 4-8 or 5-9 the earlier in your cycle you take hem the more eggs you or dice (but they’re not mature) the later you take them the more mature egg you get but only the one. You mustn’t take them later than 5-9. There is a risk it can delay your ov or mess up your cycle so it is a risk. I’m not sure I’m oving properly which is why I’m going to try them in think. I’m going to do 3-7.

Thanks Laceymaid [i don't know how to tag!]

I think I've missed it for this cycle - day 5 already.

I've reset the monitor, bought clear blue digital ovulation sticks too in case monitor not working properly (used for all kids so over 7 years old now) and the easy ovulation sticks so can test twice a day

Feel with the sticks and all the supplements (more than before) I'm OTT but then I'm older now just don't want to take something which ends up messing cycle up

Not getting a peak last two months freaked me out as never happened before but monitor was saying "error" too so hopefully hopefully monitor and not my fertility

Good luck to you!

I used 3-7 this month but think it’s delayed ov a tad. Now day 15 with no peak but shitty tests!

I’ve taken them cd 3-7 too this cycle so we’ll see what happens! Even if I ovulate late it’s better than what’s happening at the moment I think 🤞🏻

I had a very strong peak this month. Don’t think that means much!!

I have too @NamechangeTTC which I haven’t had before. Although getting my peak on cb digital on cd 13 which is considerably earlier than last couple of months which have been cd 19!

I got mine later but much stronger!

Great news!

What dose do you take please?

i always used to get a peak days 13 and 14 however no peak July or August or I stopped testing after day 16 as assumed wasn't going to happen and wanted to save sticks but going to keep testing this month in case peak later.

I'm using easy@home and just getting lows. Day 16 now.

Getting flashy face on clearblue digital and high on cb monitor so bit confused and disheartened.

Hope all the expensive supplements I'm taking aren't messing cycle up.

May try the soy day 3 to 7 next month. I e got the tablets in already.

I took 100mg days 3-7. Didn’t want to take too much and mess up my cycle completely just wanted to ideally I earlier and stronger. I’ll keep you updated if I do!

Thank you and good luck!