my first IVF consultation is months away, however, it seems that the sooner you start with supplements, the better. I am already on a pre-conception multi-vitaminic, extra Vitamin D (I am deficient), and I am now wondering whether Ubiquinol/CoQ10 can make a difference. My AMH was 2.2 ng/ml in July (which I believe should be fine with my age, 35yo).
On "It starts with the egg" the author seems to stress a lot on it, however, checking the scientific literature I can see only a) results on male infertility and sperm production, b) results which show no difference, and c) results in dubious journals.
What your consultants advised? I am fine with the fact that it is not really harmful in general but getting some medical advice would help me decide.
Thanks xxx
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I was told by consultant not to take anything except Vitamin D and folic acid, I did try Q10 for around 6 weeks and then stopped. For my next cycle, I'm not sure what to do either, to take them or not! xx
I’m taking 600 mg of ubiquinol only took for one month feel fine has to be in your system for at least 3 months don’t think there’s side affects with ubiquinol. Just read up about and it and watched some you tube videos. I’ve had 2 mmc and want to super charge my eggs.
Im not having treatment in the UK now so not under my consultant. We are going to Cyprus instead. I have read up on supplements and followed Zita West etc. From what i understand Ubiqinol is an antioxidant and helps protect cells against free radicals. I didn't take it with prev 2 cycles but trying it for my next one as heard good reviews/ outcomes of ivf etc xx
I saw a fertility nutritionist. Got 1 good grade blastocyst on first cycle and then took CoQ10 on second and had 4 excellent ones. My consultant also had said she’d head good things about it. So it might work!
I’m PCOS and I took Ubiquinol 300mg every day for 6 months. I felt great on it and got 13 eggs after collection. In my 2ww now with 5 frozen. Who knows without it maybe I would have got exactly the same result but I won’t know. I just wanted to take everything going!
After my first failed cycle we were both advised by the consultant to take 200mg Co Q10 alongside the general supplements we were already taking. We were not aware at that time there were 2 versions so took standard co Q10 for several months. We then switched to ubiquinol version after reading 'it starts with the egg'. About to start next cycle so hoping for improved results! Good luck with your treatment x
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