- Try milk thistle, a plant that helps cleanse the liver [1] , allowing the body to process estrogen more effectively and rebalance hormones. In this way it is possible to start ovulating more regularly [2] .
- You can take 80-160 mg supplements up to 3 times a day. To make sure you can take them, first talk to your gynecologist [3] .
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Prepare a herbal tea based on Job's tears, a plant used in India to promote ovulation. Although most of the evidence is anecdotal, it can prove effective. Infuse the leaves in boiling water. The seeds themselves are edible, so they can be taken as supplements: this method can also help promote ovulation [4] .
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Consider the agocasto. Some women have noted that it positively affects the chances of ovulating. It appears to act by inducing the body to increase the secretion of the luteinizing hormone, thus promoting ovulation [5] .- Try taking 1000 mg once a day in the morning. Those who take the contraceptive pill or other hormonal medicines should avoid it.
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Try to catch the tribolo near ovulation. This plant should be used only between the fifth and fourteenth day of the cycle. Some women find it effective for promoting ovulation. Try to take 750 mg per day, but only around the time of ovulation [6] .
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Consider a combination of Chinese plants. Many women find them effective for promoting ovulation. You should be able to find a mix of specific herbs for fertility in a herbalist provided. Look for ingredients like Chinese angelica, gan cao, bai shao and chuan xiong [7] .
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Consider acupuncture. If you are not afraid of needles, it can be effective for promoting ovulation. It allows some women to lower their follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) values if they are too high. For example, if you have polycystic ovary syndrome (SOP), it is possible that they are particularly high, which in turn can make your cycle and ovulation irregular [8] .- Do not worry. The needles used for acupuncture are very small and most people don't consider them painful.