For all you Robitussin users

Don't know if you saw this:

From The Bump

Myth #8: Chugging cough syrup will help you conceive

This little falsehood has been around since the ’80s, and we’d like to put an end to it right now. The theory behind this one has to do with one of the common ingredients found in cough syrup: guaifenesin. In a 1982 study, it was considered a potential fertility booster for its ability to thin cervical mucus (in the same way it thins the mucus in your nasal passages), thereby allowing easier travel for sperm to get to your eggs. But considering that no studies have proven this to be true (and the fact that swallowing cough syrup also means you may be taking in other not-so-good things for your fertility like antihistamines), we say next time you hear this wacky piece of advice, just laugh it off. And stay away from the Robitussin (unless, well, you have a cough).


Not trying to knock it if it works for you, just thought I'd share.

Re: For all you Robitussin users

Interesting. It might be coincidence though but so many woman swear by it and there are so many articles on it. I do agree that by taking it you are putting not so good things in your body. This is a tough one..

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I started taking it this cycle and definately see a change in my CM. I will let you know next month if it works. I am sure 1/2 the things we do to TTC are myths, but they make us feel better

Re: For all you Robitussin users

if you take the plain one it doesn't have antimhistimes in it

not defending just sayin

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Im a believer in Robitussin, i had hard time getting pg with DD and the month i started using Robitussin i got pg and this time around we tried for 6 months and in december i started Robistussin and got a BFP 12/24.