What woman trying to conceive has never thought about taking some kind of ovulation inducer? But as mentioned in some posts, these methods must be carefully evaluated by a gynecologist before being recommended. Nowadays, we can say that these methods are becoming increasingly trivialized, and as a result, multiple problems have arisen due to the indiscriminate use of these hormones1. However, a natural ovulation inducer is a good option for women who are trying to get pregnant. They help more subtly than pharmacological inducers but are still effective enough to assist pregnancy in happening.
A good example of a natural inducer is yam2. As it is extremely rich in estrogen, it greatly helps women have more follicles, more cervical mucus, and even greater sexual desire during the fertile period. Yam should be consumed as soon as menstruation begins, for about 7 days. If the cycle is long, about 30 days or more, it is recommended to use yam tea starting from the 5th day of the cycle.
Yam tea as a natural ovulation inducer has become one of the most popular choices. That’s because it is easy to use, has a pleasant taste, and is low-cost and easy to find. The tea is made with the peels of 5 yams per liter of water and should be boiled for 5 minutes over low heat. The recommended use is 500ml of tea per day to benefit fertility. Just like yam tea, there is also yam elixir. This works in the same way as the tea, but comes in syrup form, contains sugar, and should be avoided by people with diabetes.
Are There Alternatives to Yam Tea?
Another fertility ally is soy! Also rich in estrogen, it facilitates the growth of follicles during the fertile period. If consumed in suitable doses throughout the fertile period, women can have an effect very similar to yam tea. The use of soy milk, soy meat, and any other preparations is recommended. In addition, soy helps the hormonal system as a whole. It even assists in balancing progesterone, testosterone, and other hormones related to fertility. Soy also helps ensure the menopausal period arrives with fewer problems and less impact.
Maca root is a great fertility aid! That’s because it regulates various body hormones and helps to increase estrogen levels in the body, thus serving as a natural ovulation inducer3. It has a direct relationship with LH (luteinizing hormone), which is responsible for the release of eggs once they’re mature. So, a great combination is yam tea and maca root for ovulation.
Just like pharmacological inducers, natural ovulation inducers can indeed result in multiple ovulation and consequently contribute to a twin pregnancy. Some women respond more effectively to alternative ovulation inducers like these than others. That’s why it’s ideal to try it out for a few cycles and see if your body responds positively to the natural ovulation treatment. Reactions range from increased cervical mucus, elastic-like mucus and vaginal moisture, to more intense symptoms that indicate ovulation, such as stronger ovarian pain.
A tip for those trying to get pregnant and using yam tea is to optimize your cycle with ovulation tests! Ovulation tests detect exactly the day of ovulation, in a window of 12 to 48 hours regardless of your cycle length. Therefore, if you are investing in a natural inducer, it is worth thinking ahead and using ovulation tests to increase your chances of getting pregnant. Start using the tests as soon as ovulation symptoms or mucus appear until the test’s positive line gets faint. Learn more about ovulation tests here.
A natural ovulation inducer is a great alternative for those who want to get pregnant, but it should be used with care to avoid overstimulation just like other inducers. Use only one at a time, or stick to combinations such as maca root and yam tea.
See also: Benefits of Follicular Ultrasound
