CoQ10

[Lindt83]

Hi. Can someone please shed some light on CoQ10? Should I be taking it in addition to Pregnacare? And if I should, what dose? Can anyone please also share some success stories where they feel CoQ10 has made a difference to their egg quality. Thanks! Xx

[Stephykins25]

I had didnt take it for long before my egg retrieval but my DR. Did recommend it and say to take at least 600mg. The gummys tend to be around 200mg with two gummies. I would try a brand specifically for fertility patients and they are typically used for heart health. Double check the dosage recommended by your Dr.

[Lindt83 in reply to Stephykins25]

Thanks! I'll call the doctors tomorrow xx

[MissSaoPaulo]

I took it in addition to a pregnancy vitamin for a couple of months before my cycle. I was turning 39 and our Dr recommended it. No way of knowing if it made a difference but from 9 mature eggs we got 5 blasts, one of which is now my 6 month old. Really good results for my age I think.

I can't remember the dosage but I remember if I took it on an empty stomach it made me feel sick. Good luck hon xxx

[Lindt83 in reply to MissSaoPaulo]

Thank you for the advice! And congratulations on the birth of your baby 🥰.

I think I need to take between 400-600mg per day but I need to confirm that with the specialist xx

[Italy300618]

I take 400 mg ubiquinol form of coq10 it's more absorbable than normal coq10 (which you can take 600mg)

I saw a big difference in fertilisation between my 1st and 2nd round after taking it xx

[Lindt83 in reply to Italy300618]

Thanks! How long do you need to take it for before you start your cycle? Xx

[catwerner]

After a round with 20 eggs and no viable embryos (on PGS), my husband and I took 800mg per day. Next round we also got 20 eggs, but now 4 viable embryos (from 7 blastos). It was our best round.

I am now 13w 5d pregnant 😊

I would take it again!

[Lindt83 in reply to catwerner]

Oh wow! Congratulations!! Great results you've had. I didn't realise men can take it too. I thought it was just to improve egg quality? Xx

[catwerner in reply to Lindt83]

I guess it can also help with sperm quality, that is our main issue!

[Lindt83 in reply to catwerner]

Sperm is our issue too! Xx

[Italy300618 in reply to Lindt83]

Yes my husband is also taking it, but 200mg ubiquinol. They say a couple of months before your cycle ideally but really just as soon as you can xx

[Lindt83 in reply to Italy300618]

Thank you! X

[Lindt83 in reply to catwerner]

Yes, our main issue too! Xx

[JoP32]

Hi Lindt. My dr has also recommended taking it. I take 400mg - but I know lots of people take 600mg (non Ubiquinol type) as higher doses are required for fertility. I tried taking 600mg for a while but it upset my stomach so I figured to listen to my body and stick with the highest dose possible that doesn’t give stomach side effects. But that’s just me! Xx

[Lindt83 in reply to JoP32]

Great, thank you. I'm thinking to start with 400mg but I'll need to confirm with the specialist. How long have you been taking it? Any positive results? Xx

[JoP32 in reply to Lindt83]

I’ve been taking it for about 2 months so far. No results yet, have just started my second fresh cycle so will know in about a month how many (if any) blasts we have! 🤞🏻🤞🏻 Xx

[Lindt83 in reply to JoP32]

Good luck! 🤞🤞 Keep me posted xxx

[JoP32 in reply to Lindt83]

Thanks! You too! Xxx

[Chantysal]

hi, i took Ubiquinol form of coq10 which is directly absorbed by the body and had a better quality embryos then the cycle where i didn't take the supplement. i took 100 mg per day before and during stimulation i think u can even take 200 mg? not so sure though but my doc had me on 100

[Lindt83 in reply to Chantysal]

Thanks! I long before stimulation did you take it? I'll need to check the exact dose with the specialist xx

[Chantysal in reply to Lindt83]

I think to see a good result start 3 months ahead . I did ivfs cycles back to back so the last one had better quality then when I first started so i guess the ubiquinol helped

[Lindt83 in reply to Chantysal]

Thank you! I've only just started taking it yesterday and I'm due to start my next cycle in 3 weeks!! I hope it'll still make a difference xx

[Chantysal in reply to Lindt83]

Im sure it does. Dont think too much about it . Eat healthy and take care of urself and fingers crossed ull have a successful cycle .

[FertileMind]

Dear Lindt

The egg is the biggest cell in our female body apparently, and needs loads of energy to correctly release the 23 chromosomes and accept the 23 from the sperm. Ubiquinol (bioavailable form of Coenzyme-Q10) helps supply the cell with energy. We make It in our cells, but we make less when we get older!

It will definitely help. 400-600mgs day starting 2 months before cycle if possible, but whenever you can 😘 is good, and for hubby’s sperm too. Good luck 🤗🙏

[Lindt83 in reply to FertileMind]

Thank you very much, that makes sense. I've got the 200mg strength so I guess I should be taking 2 tablets per day xx