Research "Supplement CoQ10 could be key to pregnancy for older women"

[LLbean]

Everything I have read about excessive hair growth, seems to be if CoQ10 is used topically....I cannot grow a beard.

AHAHAHA I really have not seen any hair growth myself. I've taken CoQ10 on and off throughout the years

 

[Indigo77]

Why is it used topically?

 

[LLbean]

well I've never used it topically so no idea LOL

 

[dachsundmom]

Thinning hair...

 

[LLbean]

Thinning hair...

 

[Indigo77]

I will tell my DH....

 

[dachsundmom]

I will start taking it now that the research shows I would have to rub the crap on myself in order to grow a beard.

 

[crystal443]

I don't need a beard lol, I'm going to go grab the CoQ10 tonight I'm a bit excited to start the supplements I feel like I'm doing something to help myself

 

[Garnet]

I had no side affects with Q10 at all just the DHEA...

 

[Natsby]

Oh I´d like a nice mustache! not lip fuzz a big handle bar jobby, not sure OH will approve though.

 

[SuperAwesome]

Oh I´d like a nice mustache! not lip fuzz a big handle bar jobby, not sure OH will approve though.

He'll be totally down with it when he realizes he can use it for gripping.

 

[LLbean]

Oh I´d like a nice mustache! not lip fuzz a big handle bar jobby, not sure OH will approve though.

He'll be totally down with it when he realizes he can use it for gripping.

 

[dachsundmom]

 

[SuperAwesome]

On a serious note (without mentioning my fantastic new pubes which now reach my knees, and which I now I have tied up in Princess Leia braids), this month I started C0Q10 and B-50. I'm 4DPO now and I have no cramping whatsoever. I always have cramping, starting on 1DPO. So either there's a bfp coming OR the supplements are working some cool mojo. Being cramp free ain't bad!

I love being my own guinea pig.

 

[Sus09]

Oh SA I hope that COQ10 helps with the cramping, I get that every month as well, nnoying, however... I do hope that it is a BFP for you!!

 

[NorthStar]

Well that's me been on the COCK for a week now, I'm pleased to report that I have not grown a beard (yet) or had explosive shits.

Can't say I've noticed any increase in energy but work has been insane plus I've been in Paris all week, hmm maybe I would've felt worse without it.

I'm only taking 100mg (that is the dosage of my capsules) due to fear of excess body hair.

 

[SuperAwesome]

Well that's me been on the COCK for a week now, I'm pleased to report that I have not grown a beard (yet) or had explosive shits.

*Dies laughing* Please don't let that be a typo. For what it's worth, I hear being on the cock is good when you're ttc.

 

[SuperAwesome]

Oh SA I hope that COQ10 helps with the cramping, I get that every month as well, nnoying, however... I do hope that it is a BFP for you!!

Thanks, dahlink! Yeah, it is annoying, isn't it? In the old days, before I turned 35 or so, no cramps until the witch arrived. But it's like now she keeps phoning me every day after ovulation, making threats and name-calling.

 

[Florida_Girl]

Hi everyone,

It's my first post so hi, I'm 42 and TTC # 1 for the past 8 months using BBT, OPK, and mittleschmerz (sp?). I read this thread with interest since (1) I need to find some new things to try soon so I don't go crazy (!!!!) and (2) I'm about to graduate with a master's degree in nutrition and become a registered dietitian. Supplements always draw me in.

I did some research on CoQ10 in the scientific journals. I found research supporting CoQ10 and fast sperm (good for the men) as well as reduction in preeclampsia (good for mom and baby) and some old research (1996) that said that low levels of CoQ10 were associated with higher fetal loss in the 3rd trimester (which we want to avoid should we be lucky enough to get there). I couldn't find anything about fertility and CoQ10 though. It is a safe supplement and it looks like it has good benefits for the swimmers and after pregnancy is achieved. However, my medications reference book says: safety not established during pregnancy, use not recommended. Things usually conflict so take all of this as you will.

Personally, after I get my cardiologist's okay (I have CVD and CoQ10 should be okay), I'm planning on taking it (to try to build up my levels pre-conception) and am going to start giving it to OH this week!

I just found this Web site yesterday and I'm happy to be here!

 

[peacebaby]

hi Florida Girl and welcome!

thanks for sharing the research info, it tallies with what the OP said re:stopping once you get a BFP. Did those studies mention the 3 month build period too?

nice to a qualified dietician/nutritionist on board, we're all attached to our supplements here!

good luck!