Infertility Support Group

In vitro fertilization is one of the most common and utilized ways of treating conception problems. This support group is dedicated to those beginning their journey with IVF and needing support. Join the community and share your experiences, advice, and story with people going through similar challenges starting a family.

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CaliCutie81 11/08/2013

Hey Ladies,
At my last appointment my dr instructed me and hubby to start taking 600 mg of CoQ10 daily. Evidently research is showing that it is improving egg and sperm quality among other various benefits. Honestly I was half listening to her by this part of the convo so didn't catch the rest but she also mentioned that she has her Son and DIL on it (they are on the same IF road as us) AND one of her couple patients had various IF issues both on his and her side, well they have been taking the CoQ10 for a few months now and they are 9 weeks preggo.

I'm not a dr so be sure to talk to your RE or OBGYN before taking but I encourage everyone to look into it! It may not be the cure all but it can't hurt!

http://www.conceiveeasy.com/get-pregnant/coq10-and-fertility/

Nellysgirl 11/08/2013

I was on Coq10 and DHEA a few months before my IVF. My RE explained it to me that in studies w/ rats the coq10 showed to bring rats out of menopause and start ovulating healthy eggs again. How that works I don't know, but what a great thing. The DHEA that I was on was shown not change how many eggs fertilize, but the quality of embryos after fertilization. I had no idea the coq10 was beneficial for men too! What great info and I recommend these supplements also!

SoMuchHoping 11/08/2013

Thank you for sharing this! Another woman on here mentioned something similar (her dr. recommended CoQ10) a few months ago. So I started taking it a couple months ago...I'm going to have my husband take it now too :)
I like hearing that other drs. as well are proponents of this. The more backed up support--the better.
Another woman on here said her dr. recommended Ubiquinol---it's CoQ10...but a more bioavailable form (more readily absorbed). So I'm trying that.
Always willing to try something new.
Thanks for sharing!

bgs4444 11/08/2013

hi all! yes to BOTH! i just ordered each, as well as fish oil and melatonin. my dear friend is in med school and just did a rotation on fertility and natural remedies and melatonin (at night) is supposed to help with the maturation of follies. imagine that.

Mendolove 11/08/2013

Thanks for the tip cutie, guess what my hubby is going to start taking tomorrow?? hehe
XOX

LMWT 11/08/2013

I have been debating this... I think I may ask my RE when we consult about donors if he thinks me taking this plus another lap will give us any chance of doing IVF on our own again...

Thanks hun!

RoxyD 11/08/2013

My re put me on it in september and I don't know if that's what help but my reserve went way up.
The research on it is real good so far.

deleted_user 11/08/2013

600MG? Where do you find such a high dose? The ones I've been buying are 30MG. Super not close enough :((

CaliCutie81 11/08/2013

My sister introduced me to ebates and vitacost! ebates is cash back for purchases and vitacost has great prices on all kinds of vitamins and supplements and stuff!

I found 200 mg CoQ10 on sale this week. They also have 300 mg 400 mg and 500 mg but they get SUPER freakin expensive.

I order all my vitamins from vitacost now, they have so many different brands to choose from!

Oy I sound like an infomercial.....LOL

deleted_user 11/08/2013

Thank you so much for this information. :) I had been on CoQ10 for a bit now, never knew that DH could take it too and it will help! :) We are both definitely going to start taking it now. I have found that sometimes Sam's has it for pretty cheap and you can get a huge quantity. I am also going to check those sites you were talking about.

Thank you again hon! :)

Terry

bx411aol 11/08/2013

SO FUNNY that you posted your message about CoQ10 Cali! I just picked up a bottle from my acupuncturist (as recommended by my RE). My RE also encouraged me to take the following supplements:
- fish oil [to maximize blood flow to pelvic organs]
- pycnogenol [natural antioxidant that can help stimulate ovaries]
- Green tea!
Hope this helps!!

deleted_user 11/08/2013

CoQ10 improves circulation. I too was on 600 daily for a some months before my cycle.

deleted_user 11/08/2013

Thanks CaliCutie! (: Will be buying there shortly!! (Good advertising too (: )

babysteps77 11/09/2013

I was taking 600mg as thats what I noticed most girls on. But my naturopath said the dose was way to high and I only needed 150 & he gave me an 'activated' type. Which is meant to be stronger or something. Now I'm wondering if i should re-up my dose.

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