My periods have been very light, and very short since coming off birth control. I'm looking to increase my lining. I know some people take raspberry leaf while pregnant to strengthen the uterus, but has anyone taken it while TTC to increase lining? If you did, did you drink the tea or get the capsules? I hate the taste of tea, so I'd rather get the capsules...but if the tea is more effective than I'll suck it up and get the tea! Any experiences with this? Or any other ways to increase lining? I'm looking into Acupuncture but I'm not ready to start that yet.
Did you take raspberry leaf (in tea or capsule form) to help increase your lining while TTC?
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Hi littlebit! I worried about my lining as well when I first started to TTC because my periods are so light and short. After seeing an RE, it turns out my lining is thin. I will say though that I've heard stories of women who have had light periods and have had zero problems getting pregnant. Maybe your doctor can check this out for you so you can know the thickness of your lining.
I tried the raspberry leaf in capsule, and I had gross indigestion issues from it. I bought the tea and found it to taste alright--it wasn't going to be my go to drink, but it wasn't awful.
I then read that there isn't any scientific proof about it's effect on toning the uterus and all of that. It's traditionally accepted as being effective, but hasn't been proven. I gave it up at that time. I don't think it can hurt, and it could help you mentally to feel like you're doing something proactive. But once I read that, I shelved it.
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I am one of those with thin lining that got pregnant (fairly) easily. I had a very heavy period before BC, but after taking BC for so many years (10+!) I think my body just adjusted to having a thinner lining. Either way, a year after stopping BC I was still having very light periods. (3 days... light tampons or just liners sometimes.)
That being said, I didn't try any raspberry leaf tea or capsules during TTC.
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@Happygal: @Happygal: Thanks, ladies! I was having a little freak out there. I decided to order the pills. If it works, great..if not, I figure it can't really hurt. I'll have to talk to my dr about it next time I go.
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