Expert: Joseph Alban, MS, L.Ac - 3/4/2009

Question
Hi. I have been trying to get pregnant for 7 months now and started doing research online about Chinese medicine/herbs. I started taking Dong Quai and Vitex and a tinksure of Maca everyday for about the last 30 days. I ususally get my period around 35-37 days. I am not at 40 days and havent gotten it. I took a pregnancy test this morning and it was clearning Negative. Please help me. Did I do something wrong?

Answer
Hello Sandy,

Thank you for your question. I understand the frustration that comes along with trying to get pregnant.  But I cannot diagnosis or treat over the internet.  

I can tell you that acupuncture and Chinese medicine are very effective
to enhance fertility.  The Chinese medicine system is very complex and powerful to treat infertility.  The treatment is tailored to your specific symptoms and situation and it is important to get a diagnosis and herbal recommendation from a trained Chinese medicine practitioner.  

Chinese medicine works by correcting imbalances in your body.  Once that imbalance is corrected, your body can work to heal itself.  This is why Chinese medicine can address conditions other systems cannot.  

Everyone's imbalance can be different, this is why it is important to find a practitioner in your area for an herbal recommendation.  Because I have not seen you, I cannot tell you why the herbs you are taking had that effect.  

I recommend looking at acufinder.com or nccaom.org to find a practitioner in your area.

In good health,
Joe