Question for anyone using Primose Oil...

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Question for anyone using Primose Oil...
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Fri, 12-12-2008 - 5:25pm

I just picked up some Zinc for my husband and Primrose Oil for myself. It says too take 3-6 caplets a day. That seems a little excessive too me. For any of you who've ever used it, how many would you take and did it work for you? Any side effects?

*hugs*
Jenny

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Registered: 05-19-2008
Fri, 12-12-2008 - 7:34pm

I took 1000mg daily last cycle. No side effects and increased EWCM.


I've read that you can take upto 3000mg so I'm going to try 2000mg this cycle.


Good luck.


Julie

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IVF  # 1 - Marc

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Registered: 09-13-2008
Sat, 12-13-2008 - 10:40am

good question. I just started taking EPO this cycle too. My bottle says take 3 capsules 3x's a day with a meal. So that would be 3000mg. I heard taking between 1,000-3,000mg was the recommended amount???

chris

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Sat, 12-13-2008 - 3:36pm
I just started this month. I didn't pick it up until around CD3 or CD4. I took 1000mg the first few days and then up'ed it to 2000mg. I took it until O. It didn't change the date of my O although I've heard it can.



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Sat, 12-13-2008 - 5:44pm

Are you just supposed too take until you O then ??

:) Jenny

I hope it works for you! I hope this is my cycle:)

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Sun, 12-14-2008 - 6:12am

Yes, just take it until O because EPO can cause contractions....I swap it for Fax seed oil on the day when I think O is due. If I wait for FF to add the CH's it will be 3 or 4 days after O.


GL


Julie


PS: My period was very light and short so that's maybe down to the EPO or the B6

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IVF  # 1 - Marc

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Sun, 12-14-2008 - 8:45am
I've also thought about using EPO next cycle (if this isn't the one).
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