Supplements before IVF?

sweetielloyd · December 2015

Does anyone have a good list of supplements for me to take before starting IVF?

I'm 36, a successful egg donor in my 20's, clear U/S, normal blood work & hormone levels, regular cycles and ovulation, no genetic factors.

We have been TTC for 4.5 years and just found out husband has 1% motility. (all other results are good). He is 40 y/o, and I have started him on a regimen of Theralogix ConceptionXR Motility Support Formula, Omega-3, Multi-vitamin, Ubiquinol (CoQ10), Vitamin C and Zinc.

For us, everything is out of pocket because we have commercial insurance, and even though Infertility coverage is mandated here in Massachusetts-commercial policies are excluded from that. So we are trying to do everything we can to increase our chances of having a successful IVF cycle. Thank you!

KLake42 · December 2015

I'd suggest talking to your RE first, but I'm on DHEA, CoQ10, vitamin D, prenatals, and TCM herbs (prescribed by acupuncturist recommended by my RE, with locally sourced herbs). My protocol is based on my DOR diagnosis, though.

You might want to read "It Starts with an Egg," for information on what studies show might or might not help with egg health. Based on that, I've given up alcohol and caffeine. Studies are inconclusive, but there's enough out there for me to go for it. I'm also limiting sugar (or trying to).

RipleyLV426 · January 2016

Also, be careful with the DHEA. If you look at your blood work and it's low, then talk to your doctor about maybe taking it. If it's really high like mine (511!) then it could do more harm than good. CoQ10 is one that I'm curious about. @KLake42 did your doctor say that helps with egg quality?

KLake42 · January 2016

@RipleyLV426, my doctor prescribed both the DHEA and CoQ10 because of my DOR. Yes, CoQ10 is supposed to help with egg quality, and is supposed to be particularly helpful with DOR, since it helps protect against the decreased egg quality you get with age.

_Amanda_ · January 2016

I have also read "It Starts With the Egg". I highly recommend it.

I take a PNV, folic acid, Vit D (proven deficiency), krill oil, and I just recently started taking CaQ10 (ubiquinol).

twomommiestobe · January 2016

@KLake42 I will ask our RE Wed about coq10. DW has low AMH and we think it is due to the endometrioma on her ovary, she is only 28. I wonder if it will still work since our ER is Feb 5? It doesn't seem like enough time to start working.

Cmartin6706 · January 2016

Our supplements have been listed above but our RE also has my wife on a ketosis diet. It's said to reduce inflammation which will help especially with implantation. Our RE says he's having a lot of success with women on a ketosis diet getting pregnant in our clinic.

caitiemae · January 2016

Boo, i had a big list from my RE that I think she gives to all patients, but I can't find it

I don't remember all the dosages, but I took a prenatal, vitamin C and E, 1000 mg L-Arginine (I may have taken that 2x daily, can't remember), 3 mg melatonin, and 800 mg (yup, that high) CoQ10.

My RE said I could choose what I'd like to take, but she said definitely do a prenatal and the CoQ10

RipleyLV426 · January 2016

I started taking 400 mg of CoQ10 last week, so here's hoping it helps!

Want a personalized experience?

Supplements before IVF?

Re: Supplements before IVF?

Choose Another Board

Search Boards