B6 vs b12 vitamins

[BabyKey]

I started taking B12 vitamins because I am a vegan. I also thought that they would help with TTC. I kind of have a short LP (11d). I thought that either one of the vitamins would help lengthen it, but I think I might be wrong...any suggestions?

 

[amber0134]

I tried taking it for spotting and i didn't see a change in anything : ( Was on it for 4 months..

 

[Rosered52]

I have read that B6 is supposed to help lengthen the luteal phase, but that you really should take a b-complex supplement, because it's important to get the b vitamins in balance with one another. I'm taking a 100mg b-complex this month to stretch out my lp as well! If you search the forums for "B6" or "luteal phase" you'll find lots and lots of information. Good luck!

 

[littlebird28]

My doctor told me that B6 lowers the amount of prolactin in the system. In excessive amounts, prolactin interferes with with ovulation and the regulation of cycles. B-12 is not helpful in lengthening the luteal phase. I was also told that in order for the B6 to be beneficial it needs to be taken with other b vitamins, so I take it in a complex. I took just 65 mg. and my luteal phase went from 7-8 days to 12, then 13, and now 14 days in the 3 months I've taken it. Highly recommended! Forgive me for sounding ignorant, but why is B6 not vegan?

 

[BabyKey]

I think they do have a vegan one out there, I just didn't know which one to take. The girl at the vitamin store suggested the B12, so I took it. That is a nice increase in your LP littlebird. I think I'll try to take a b complex instead of just one or the other. Hopefully I'll see an increase as well, I think that is why we have had trouble TTC.

 

[littlebird28]

Yeah, I was pretty shocked with the increase! I think that's why we didn't have any luck the first 2 months, too. Now im still ovulating late. :/ Give it a try, I bet you'll have luck, too! Nothing to lose, the b vitamins have made me feel better overall. I'll ask my friends about a vegan option! Most of them are vegan and all have babies (of course!)

 

[BabyKey]

Very cool. Thanks littlebird