Hello all,
I have been a longtime lurker on the Cathe boards. I know that everyone on this board has so much knowledge, esp regarding health! I have been TTC for 2 years and I have been doing IVF for over a year now (still not successful). I had an appt today with my RE, and I asked him if it was okay for me to still drink protein shakes (which I usually mix in some ground flax seed). He seemed floored. I don't think that he knew an answer. He told me to not use flax seed b/c of the phytoestrogens.
Does anyone know if protein shakes (I usually use BSN lean dessert or GNC Extreme Pro plex) are okay to use while TTC or while pregnant? Have any of your MDs made any recommendations regarding this? I will stop if it is not recommended. My next procedure is the end of August. I have been trying so hard not to gain too much weight during all my cycles and I enjoy shakes, but will stop if not recommended.
Thanks for any advice on this!!
ttobes
I have been a longtime lurker on the Cathe boards. I know that everyone on this board has so much knowledge, esp regarding health! I have been TTC for 2 years and I have been doing IVF for over a year now (still not successful). I had an appt today with my RE, and I asked him if it was okay for me to still drink protein shakes (which I usually mix in some ground flax seed). He seemed floored. I don't think that he knew an answer. He told me to not use flax seed b/c of the phytoestrogens.
Does anyone know if protein shakes (I usually use BSN lean dessert or GNC Extreme Pro plex) are okay to use while TTC or while pregnant? Have any of your MDs made any recommendations regarding this? I will stop if it is not recommended. My next procedure is the end of August. I have been trying so hard not to gain too much weight during all my cycles and I enjoy shakes, but will stop if not recommended.
Thanks for any advice on this!!
ttobes
