Question about Vitamin B6

[StillTrying47]

Hi everyone! I am trying to better my odds of TTC so I went out and bought some Vitamin B6 and CoQ10 (ubiquinol) but I am not sure if I should be taking the B6. I have a pretty regular 28-29 day cycle, normal LP (14 days) and seem to be ovulating on my own from BBT and OPKs. I do not want to mess up what might be a good thing so I am wondering if I should be taking B6, since from what I've read is really supposed to help a LP defect, which I'm pretty sure I don't have. I have also considered progesterone cream but am afraid of it having a negative effect rather than helping me. I cannot afford a fertility specialist and testing, and I feel that at my age they wouldn't take me seriously anyway so I am trying to do what I can naturally.

I welcome any advice or suggestions on how B6 and/or progesterone cream could help or hurt me.

PS This is Cycle day 2 for me so - I really want this to be my month!!

 

[WishnandHopn]

I didn't want to read and run...I don't know about the B6, but the ubiquinol is supposed to be great for improving egg quality. I know you said you can't afford fertility testing, but if you can do some simple (and probably inexpensive) cycle day 3 bloodwork for LH, FSH and estradiol it might be helpful in at least knowing where you stand. You can also do 7dpo progesterone testing to find out if you've ovulated and have high enough progesterone levels to support a pregnancy. If your levels are high enough post-O, you might not need the cream. Good luck!

https://www.nationwideeggdonation.com/day3 test explanation.htm

 

[StillTrying47]

Thank you for this information! Getting my levels checked is a really good idea to give me an idea of where I stand! I am too nervous to go to a fertility specialist because of my age but I may just have to bite the bullet. It would be better than trying month after month in vain.

 

[CaliDreaming]

I concur that taking ubiquinol/coq10 is a great idea and is a good all around supplement that helps with many areas, not just fertility. I'm not sure on the benefits of b6 or progesterone cream if you don't have a specific problem to address. I think it does not hurt but it might be wasted money if you don't really need it.

I think you can get the fertility blood tests without a doctor at a lab. You just have to pay out of pocket. But since you're not going to a fertility doctor anyway, it really doesn't matter and may be demoralizing. Whether your numbers are good or bad, taking supplements is a good idea.

 

[Regin7]

Hi everyone! I am trying to better my odds of TTC so I went out and bought some Vitamin B6 and CoQ10 (ubiquinol) but I am not sure if I should be taking the B6. I have a pretty regular 28-29 day cycle, normal LP (14 days) and seem to be ovulating on my own from BBT and OPKs. I do not want to mess up what might be a good thing so I am wondering if I should be taking B6, since from what I've read is really supposed to help a LP defect, which I'm pretty sure I don't have. I have also considered progesterone cream but am afraid of it having a negative effect rather than helping me. I cannot afford a fertility specialist and testing, and I feel that at my age they wouldn't take me seriously anyway so I am trying to do what I can naturally.

I welcome any advice or suggestions on how B6 and/or progesterone cream could help or hurt me.

PS This is Cycle day 2 for me so - I really want this to be my month!!

Hi, hun! I absolutely agree we shouldn’t exaggerate with the supplements during TTC. We were in the case of ivf with donor eggs, so I did everything strictly following my doc’s advice (as for vitamins and supplements as well). It’s known that vitamin B6 also helps the body’s metabolism and helps with brain development during pregnancy. And it also helps with the functions of the body’s immune system. And of course in women who are trying to conceive, vitamin B6 can be beneficial in lengthening the luteal phase of the cycle as you’ve written above.
If you are interested in using vitamin B6 for fertility, start by eating more of the foods that naturally contain vitamin B6. Most doctors recommend getting about 100mg of B6 in your diet each day. Some of the foods that contain it include spinach, avocado, wild caught fish, potatoes, grass fed meats, whole grains, eggs, and legumes. Though it can be tough to get 100mg of vitamin B6 each day from food sources alone.
If you do take a supplement, you will need to take it each day so that you get enough, considering that B6 is a water soluble vitamin. Also, if you choose to get B6 from food sources, make sure to eat the foods as close to their natural state as possible. Cooking them too much can actually make them lose some of the nutrients, and you do not want that to happen.
Before making the decision whether to take it in supplements or food, you’d better consult your GYN. I think she’ll explain better its benefits.
Wishing you best of luck!