Natural help to regulate cycle?

[mamaverdi]

Since 2nd baby was born, almost 3 years ago, my cycle is erratic. First cycle PP was when he was almost 2 years old. Since then, I've had maybe 4 more. I really miss my regularity.

Stress is high. Weight has been gained. Etc.

Any ideas for helping re-regulate?

(I've got this bag of vitex/RRL sitting here that my friend keeps asking me when I will start drinking...)

[noorjahan]

How about accupunture? I've to say accu helped me even though it's still long but I do ovulate.

I know this board is full of vitex praise but I haven't taken it-for some reason I don't want to even though I am ttc. LOL.

[lrlittle]

There are a bunch of herbal remedies that I was going to try...until I read in multiple places that you shouldn't take some of them while nursing. Whole Foods has some of them encapsulated all nice and neat together for menstual/cycle regularity. Dong quai is the main herb in those I think...also vitex, chasteberry, and a few others.

[mellymommy]

The weight gain makes me think it could be a thyroid problem. Maybe talk to your FP/OB about doing a simple blood test.

Also, I started taking 100mg of B6 and that has made a significant change in my cycles.

[mamaverdi]

I've done thryoid and other testing. Actually thought that I may have a fistula running through my uterus, but no one seems to be able to confirm this or find it on extensive testing.

I actually wonder if I have a similar metabolic issue to my sons...hmmm....