Boosting Egg & Sperm Health

[mummy3ds]

Hi lovelies,
My history is 3 DS from a previous relationship 1 ds with DH then 2 mc at 10 & 11 weeks babies stopped growing at 6 weeks
So we know it is not the combination of us that cant carry a baby.
I am 37, DH is 35 and we have been told it is due to my age, I have been reading bits online about egg health which seems to poo poo the idea of egg health deteriorating and says we need to eat healthy, not drink, do exercise, take a good multi vitamin, maca, horny goat week, CQO10 Enzyme, Folic Acid, antioxidants........
My question is A) will I rattle if I take all of these
B) has anyone done any of these and do you think it helped??
We are desperate to have another baby but terrified to try again atm (last mc was 7 weeks ago)
Hope someone can help xx

 

[hopie2015]

I am very sorry for your losses. I also have had 2 mc's. Most recent 7 weeks ago as well..this loss was a mmc.
I have done a lot of research and the one supplement that seems to have the best results is COQ10. 600 mg per day, to improve egg (and sperm) health. I've only been taking 200 mg, so I should up it..though it is $$$!
Some say DHEA helps but a doctor I once had told me DHEA can actually worsen fertility, so too much conflicting evidence on that one.

I see 37 as young! Keep taking prenatals, folate, Vitamin D, add COQ10 and also make sure your iron levels are good (also heard zinc can be helpful). I'm also a big believer in yoga and daily light exercise.
I was I was 37 again! Over 40 now. Got pregnant the only 2 times we actually ever tried but lost both babies. Rather shocking that over 40 can get pg so easily, but my problem is I can't seem to hold the pregnancy, which I assume is due to egg quality. I'm praying I just never conceive again rather than go through another miscarriage. And I find myself today at the point again where the fear is unfortunately higher than the desire to try again.

Wishing you much luck!!

 

[jlw617]

Well though I'm only 32, we were having trouble ttc this last time too, though I give all credit to God, I will say dh was taking fertilaid for men but I got pregnant the month I started taking fertil aid for women and fermented cod liver oil from green pastures, just an fyi I had already been taking an extra dose of natural folic acid and a prenatal and natural progesterone

 

[mummy3ds]

Thank you for your replies and I am too sorry for your losses, both mine were mmc
My CO10 arrived this morning and I am trying to get a prescription for the increased dose of folic acid, going to get myself some pre natals as well and I have started drinking a lot more water so hoping we get somewhere when we decide the time is right x

 

[ReadynWaiting]

A good book is Making Babies by Sami S. David. You can go online to determine what type you are www.makingbabiesprogram.com but need the book to read what you should take and do to improve your fertility. A lot is based on Chinese medicine and beliefs.

 

[Moomaymisty]

Hi, I took Q10, B vitamins and omega and got a healthy egg they say eggs have a 90 day cycle.

I would increase vitamins and cut out caffiene also.

 

[mummy3ds]

Caffeine has been out of my diet for about a year now as I bf the last baby until my 1st mmc in October.
I am now taking increased dose of folic acid, Vit D, Multi Vitamin, COQ10 and Maca Root.
I saw the consultant on Monday and was fully expecting him to tell me it was egg health due to my age, but he scanned me and found fibroids which I know I had when I was pg with the youngest, but he cant tell me if they are the cause of the MMC or if they are bigger than when I had the youngest.
He wants to put a camera up and remove them if they look nasty.
He has also ordered blood tests for LH, FSH, SHBG, lupus anti something and se tesloslene (well that is what I have translated it as, the writing is terrible!!) I cant have these until the week of AF so am waiting for the witch to arrive to get them done and then it could be a further 3 weeks until the results are back.
So it ties in well with ttcing again in 3 months as I will have been on all those tablets and gotten results back.
Fingers crossed there is no reason for a healthy egg next time around xxx

 

[Moomaymisty]

I hope they manage to fix you up and get you sorted.. there is a woman called Dark Star she had 1 and half ovaries removed and got pregnant soon after.. she is 13 weeks with twins..(naturally conceived) there is always hope.. go speak to her.. she is doing so well after thinking she may never have kids

I am 42 and I had 7 early mc all before 6 weeks.. my last loss was Christmas and I fell pregnant with this one after ONE nookie session in January!! There is always hope and I find when people think ah well its never going to happen and switch brain off it happens.. even midwife said that to me yesterday.. they see it all the time

Good luck!!

 

[mummy3ds]

Moom, that is great news, was this your 1st cycle with the Coq10?? Did you have any further investigations done??

 

[Moomaymisty]

This was 4th cycle after starting Q10

I had all other tests and I have to also take 75mg aspirin as soon as I got bfp. I done that this time and baby stuck.. I have to be on it till around 37/38 weeks

All my pregnancies were within 18months.. I think women can be more fertile after a loss.. as a few of my online friends are pregnant straight after a loss no af.

 

[Moomaymisty]

they say egg quality has 90 day cycle.. so fx x

Ps neither myself or OH drink alcohol.. im also a vegetarian.. not sure if that makes a difference.

 

[mummy3ds]

We waited for AF last time but then got caught straight away, this time we are being careful as I want to give my body a rest, plus one of the paramedics that came out to me with my haemorrhage said to my friend it was because id gotten pg too quickly after the 1st one.
I need to loose a couple of stone and get some fitness back and heal mentally a little bit before I go for it again, Im still in such a mess, Im due on today and head is all over the place, Ive turned into a monster
Im guessing all your tests were normal, they have given me a prescription for increased folic acid and told me as soon as I get a BFP to start taking baby aspirin.
Where abouts in the UK are you, Im in the Midlands xx

 

[Moomaymisty]

Oh yes I was also on folic acid 5mg for 3 months... all other tests were fine.. im Cardiff

Yes weight loss helps and eating healthier food.. also I think if you decide to take time off that may help as when I was desperatly ttc I never got pregnant..

 

[mummy3ds]

I now only drink at the weekend and only a couple of gins, I don't eat much meat either tbh so we will just see what happens xx

 

[Fit_Mama2Be]

I have DH taking zinc, maca root and folic acid (apparently it's good for male fertility too) in addition to his regular vitamins. Can't say yet if it has worked as we aren't trying until April (just got first AF after 2nd trimester loss).

After reading the other posts I'm thinking I should take the maca root as well. I'm currently taking zinc, prenatals and my regular vitamins.

I have an appointment with a naturopathic doctor next week and I'm happy to come back and let you know what her advice is.

Good luck to everyone!

 

[locklove]

Hi , im only 20yrs old im getting married next year to the love of my life!!!!!! Who's 25 with one child also he has had a still born so ik the problem is not his soldiers! I had mc on nov.22 , my period is beyond irregular i get it once every few months and when i do i sometimes i have to shorten it with bc cause itll last a whole month. I think all of this plays a factor and we both really are ready to start building our family!! Help and suggestion please

 

[Moomaymisty]

Lovklove have you tried Soy iso? it may help regulate you.

 

[mummy3ds]

Fitmama Im so sorry for your loss, have they given you any reasons as to why??
Not sure if I mentioned but DH is taking the Maca Root too.
Locklove, I think you need to look into why your periods are irregular, to give you a fighting chance.
I have been speaking to a fertility massage lady today, has anyone tried this?? I have also spoken to an acupuncture clinic. xx

 

[Moomaymisty]

I also done the clearblue digital ovulation trial, I realised I was ov around CD 10 not 14 like I thought from normal opk.

 

[mummy3ds]

I don't OPK but know from the changes in CM that I ovulate about day 10 also
I had my bloods done today so now I have to wait and see if anything comes back, still waiting on the letter from the hospital for the dc so I can get the increased folic acid, tried to call the consultants secretary but she didn't answer so will try again tomorrow. I am so impatient!"!