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Once You Went gluten-free How Long Did It Take To Get Pregnant?

janelyb

By janelyb
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janelyb
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well my bloodwork is negative for celiac but I wonder cause I have a ton of tummy woes....and I'm just reading about the infertility thing too. Which is so me, I have had long and irregular cycles for as long as I can remember. I went through infertility docs and they couldn't figure out why I couldn't get pregnant...then I got pregnant with my son on my own with with the help of hubby ofcorse. Now I so want another child but it's not happening, my son is 3.5 yrs and during that whole time we haven't prevented anything.....and the past year we've tried timing it to O but I'm still not getting preggo.

I haven't gone completely gluten-free yet but I'm curious how soon did others get preggo after going gluten-free, if you had unexplained infertility before?

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SpikeMoore
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Hi there and welcome

I think the advice that everyone will give is that you cannot get any results from cutting down on gluten. You must not eat any which includes extensive label reading for hidden wheat products in any processed food.

I've been on a steep learning curve for 5 months. I have found that gluten free diet has made a big difference in my cycles, but unfortunately, I also learned that I have moderate to severve endometreosis and chances of pregnancy are slim and none. I know the 2 things, stomach issues and cycle/infertility have coexisted since about 16 years old (now 36) but no one ever put 2+2 together.

If you do react to gluten, your produces chemicals that cause inflammation and this can cause a hostile environment in your abdomen that is hostile to achieving pregnancy.

So, go gluten free would be my advice and good luck to you!

alamaz Collaborator
alamaz
Posted

Hi- I found out I had celiac in January after a miscarriage. I've been gluten free for 6 weeks and we are still TTC but I'm not pressuring myself like I was prior to the M/C. If you do have a gluten intolerance then it takes time for your body to heal. I know of one person who was in the same boat as I am in now and it took her nine months after being gluten-free to conceive again. Everyone is different of course but a gluten-free lifestyle isn't easy at first. There is gluten hidden in a lot of foods and products that you would never even guess that they contained gluten. These past six weeks have been a huge lifestyle change. Although, a good one since I am starting to feel better.

Other food related items being discussed are dairy products, soy and trans fats causing infertility. The bottom line is, it comes down to what you put in your body and how your body reacts to it. I would try the gluten free diet and see how you do. Good luck!

Amy

Classicalbook22 Newbie
Classicalbook22
Posted

Hello! Well I really don't have personal experience in this, but my cousin does. First I should tell you I have celiacs and I have been trying to get everyone in my family diagnosed since it is likely one, or more of them, will have it. My cousin, mid 20's, has been trying to have a baby for about 3 years now with no success. She was from doctor to doctor, the Dr. finally told her to go gluten free. Completely, no short cuts, and now, she is expecting, and that was within a few months of going gluten free. My suggestion if you want to try for another baby, just give it up, in general gluten in not really that healthy for anyone, so why not.

alamaz Collaborator
alamaz
Posted

I wanted to update my earlier response. I went to see a nutritionist today who specializes in gluten free/celiac disease diets. After giving me several supplements (but not any more than I was taking pre-diagnosis) she said if i'm not pregnant by june to come back to her. She also mentioned that when a woman is having fertility issues- whether it's miscarriages or infertility, the doctors should always test for celiac first but most of them won't because....it doesn't make them any money. In Europe, the first tests they do are antibody tests and celiac tests because since it's government sponsored healthcare they want the lest expensive solution possible.

Good luck with the diet and baby making! :lol:

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