Just wanted to know if you had an update on your use of SPI?? I'm taking it this cycle and would like any feedback you can give! I'm taking 80 mgs for 4-5 days! Thanks ladies!
__________________ Me-31 DH-32
DS-4 DD-2
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Hi Carrie,
Sorry to butt in but I just wanted to say that I started 1500mg SPI yesturday CD 3. I usually ovulate around cd21 but last cycle I had a chemical pregnancy (m/c 19dpo) so I'm trying to get myself to ovulate earlier in case that was the problem.
This is my second month with SPI. Last time (the month before pg cycle) I took half the recommended dosage CD 5-9 and there was no change so I guess I didn't take enough.
So here's hoping that we can both get a result.
__________________ Meggie
PCOS diagnosed 1993
Got pg naturally through diet changes, exercise, supplements and carob powder
edd 10/21/2003
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I took it last cycle cd5-9 and I O:ed cd16. This mo I started on cd3 but took only till cd5. I stopped after reading and hearing too much negative things about it, even causing infertility. (I posted the "The truth about SPI" thread.) I also experienced really strong cramping on cd4-5 as well as headache, I did not find any other explanation apart from SPI. So I was put off. But I'm sure SPI definetely influences hormonally.
I think it was Patu who wrote, that those (cramps, headaches) are signs SPI is working and cleansing the body. Yet I do not know how SPI is cleaning and what is it cleaning way for... Patu can you tell us is you see this post?
I have not had O this mo...
Oh well. I'm such a cautious person. For the same reason I do not want to take clomid, yet. I keep that as my last choice .
Nylon
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left tube blocked, dx. Apr 03
The neuropath I was seying told me that SPI has a cleaning effect on the body. It helps to get the toxins out from the body. The toxins we get from food, air, water etc in our poluted, full of chemicals world. Because it makes the toxins leave your body, it is normal to have headaches, pipmles etc.
__________________ Tiina
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Vitex, L-Thyroxin, Soy
DS Freddy Aleksander born July 22, 2003 (my "herbal" baby)
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Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming...
Today was my 3rd day of taking SPI. I take the full recommended dose. Hoping to ovulate earlier than later. i did post earlier however that my night sweats have disappeared.
Just wanted to let you know that yesterday i definitely felt the effects of the SPI. Talk about my ovaries taking a stand and letting me know that they are there. Whew !! Some cramping, aching, etc. The same exact effects the clomid produced. It's amazing how it works.
Thank you ALL for the replies (HI Sondra) Gosh, it seems some mixed replies...I worry too that it might be harmful, but, I REALLY do not know what it feels like to O, and the one time I took it, I had some major pain in my lower abdomen...I am willing to try it once more b/c I've heard it working in others!
Fifa: any O yet???
Meggie: First off, I'm so sorry about the miscarriage! You're a trooper Are you sure you took 1500 of SPI?? Look on the ingrediants and see if it is a smaller dose of the actual Soy Isoflavones...that seems like an aweful lot?! Let me know, b/c I'm worried about taking 80mgs?! lol
Squirrel: How is it all going? Still feeling those ovaries?
Shelley: cd11! Wow!!!! Early is better than never, right? Let us know if you caught the eggie!!!
Patu and Nylon: Thank you both for your advice/words of caution! I don't want you all to think I'm throwing my health to the wind, I take it seriously, I'm just willing to try anything natural that might help my body start working!
More updates?
__________________ Me-31 DH-32
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Just to confirm dosage .. 1500mg is correct. Each capsule is 750mg and it the bottle recommends 1 to 3 capsules a day. I'm taking 2. So I shouldn't be exceeding the dose.
One capsule daily had no affect last time I tried it. I'm on CD7 now. AF was one day longer than normal this time, I assume due to the m/c last cycle.
Keep ya posted!
__________________ Meggie
PCOS diagnosed 1993
Got pg naturally through diet changes, exercise, supplements and carob powder
edd 10/21/2003
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hi sorry to but in .
this is a question for meggie,
I see u live in the uk could u tell me were u got yr spi from and wot its called and around how much it cost u .
thanks nikki
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Thanks Meggie for your reply.
I was hoping you were going to say Holland and Barrett. Thats were i had a look for the spi but was not sure which one to get.
When i read your post i was also pleased to notice that its now on at half price
I work next door to h &b so i shall be calling in for some tomorrow.
Thanks again
Nikki
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Fifa, Shelley, Nylon, Squirrel..... 
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Hi Carrie! 
Gosh, it seems some mixed replies...I worry too that it might be harmful, but, I REALLY do not know what it feels like to O, and the one time I took it, I had some major pain in my lower abdomen...I am willing to try it once more b/c I've heard it working in others! 
