Could vitamin D deficiency be the reason :( Sad discovery

[Stacia]

In preparation for FET i did some blood tests last week which revealed that i have a vitamin D deficiency - way below optimal level . I only found out because the lab released the results to me.

in my last 2 failed cycles i never took vitamin D supplements only folic acid as the Dr never raised the concern (the blood tests results were being sent directly to him)

During the first cycle both embryos stuck but i had a m/c at 8 weeks.

Now i am beating myself at whether i lost the pregnancy due to Vitamin D deficiency. Did the Dr ignore it despite it being important ?

What other concerns should we raise when ttc? Maybe if we are educated about them we will raise our chances.

[destiny121]

I’ve always been told vitamin d is quite important, not sure why, was advised to take vitamin d along with folic Acid

[MrsAdzee]

I have previously heard that lots of people are Vit D deficient....My clinic advises a Vit D supplement along with folic acid. Xx

[andylins]

I've been constantly told at the clinic about the importance of the vitamin D. To meet needed level, firstly, choose foods that are rich in it. For example, choose fatty fish (salmon, trout, tuna and halibut) which offer higher amounts of vitamin D, or fortified foods, such as milk and yogurt.

Don't overdo it, though!! Very high levels of vitamin D have not been shown to provide greater benefits. In fact, too much vitamin D has been linked to other health problems.. If you're concerned about whether you're getting/planning to get enough vitamin D, talk to your doc about your diet and whether a vitamin supplement might benefit you. Sending you positive vibes x

[Stacia in reply to andylins]

thank you xxx

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I’m a GP and most people in the UK will be deficient in vitamin D as we don’t get enough sunshine- so much so that I am surprised if I actually see a normal result.

Please don’t beat yourself up- there will be plenty of women that have conceived whilst vitamin D deficient but I would start a supplement now- most of the pregnancy/conception supplements contain it. It’s important throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding too. Good luck with your transfer.

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Remember that vitamin D needs calcium to be absorbed efficiently. This is the mistake a lot of people make. Take a vitamin D supplement at a similar time to eating a yoghurt or some cheese, or even better, a purer form of ice cream such as hagen daaz! There used to be a make of yoghurt called Cal-in (or something like that) that had extra vitamin D in them, but I've not seen them for years.

The good news is that these stores can be replenished almost immediately so you don't need to have been taking the supplements for ages to have a good effect. Good luck for your FET cycle