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

[prickly]

I'm taking 60mg (2 tablets) of Asda's own brand Co-enzyme Q10.....I was tempted to increase the dose but as I am also taking 75mg baby aspirin and high doses of fish oils (Superdrug's own brand...these contain higher doses of EPA and DHA) x 3000mg per day...I figured the blood thinning properties would be too great if I increased the Q10 ....

On the plus side...I have lost weight on these without even trying (although my BMI is normal anyway)...and my cycles have lengthened slightly by two days...am hoping all the dietary changes I have made past 2-3 months alongside the supplements will also help....cut out caffeine, alcohol. eating lots of leafy green veg / sunflower and pumpkin seeds sprinkled on everything from porride (with 5 brazil nuts) to stir frys! lol

I am currently in the first week of my TWW....here's my chart....here's hoping....
My chart My Ovulation Chart

I have supplemented with progesterone suppositories this month...200mgx2 daily....if I have BFN this month I am going to continue with this regime next month as I know (as cypress has highlighted) it takes about 3 months to impact on any eggie....and will use cream next month like cypress.

Thanks for the post cypress! Good luck with next 9 months!!

 

[StarSign]

I'm taking 60mg (2 tablets) of Asda's own brand Co-enzyme Q10.....I was tempted to increase the dose but as I am also taking 75mg baby aspirin and high doses of fish oils (Superdrug's own brand...these contain higher doses of EPA and DHA) x 3000mg per day...I figured the blood thinning properties would be too great if I increased the Q10 ....

On the plus side...I have lost weight on these without even trying (although my BMI is normal anyway)...and my cycles have lengthened slightly by two days...am hoping all the dietary changes I have made past 2-3 months alongside the supplements will also help....cut out caffeine, alcohol. eating lots of leafy green veg / sunflower and pumpkin seeds sprinkled on everything from porride (with 5 brazil nuts) to stir frys! lol

I am currently in the first week of my TWW....here's my chart....here's hoping....
My chart My Ovulation Chart

I have supplemented with progesterone suppositories this month...200mgx2 daily....if I have BFN this month I am going to continue with this regime next month as I know (as cypress has highlighted) it takes about 3 months to impact on any eggie....and will use cream next month like cypress.

Thanks for the post cypress! Good luck with next 9 months!!

G'luck, but note: the suppositories you're using have higher milligrams than the cream (which per dose/pump is about 20mg normally). So, I'd stick with the suppositories.

 

[sarahincanada]

I purchased my CoQ10 today! lady at the store knew about its benefits for fertility and said to take 200mg a day, but can be as much as 600mg. I got 2 bottles, cost me $90 and will only last a month if hubby and I take 200mg a day

also they had 2 types, and I got the one thats easier to absorb. She was telling me I can just go for the regular as the easier to absorb one is 'generally for people over 40 and younger people dont really benefit'...as if I was no where near 40!!!! I ended up saying I am 39 and going for IVF next month...she said it generally takes 2-3 months to kick in but people often see benefits right away so worth trying.

so I think Im going to take 300mg and have hubby take 100mg...what do you think? as his sperm count is pretty good but I dont know about my eggs. She said to stop taking if I get pregnant, they advise anyone to stop taking any vitamins apart from the multivitamin.

 

[dachsundmom]

Now, I am confused again...I have heard to stop it and to take it after a BFP, lol

 

[peacebaby]

I'm taking 60mg (2 tablets) of Asda's own brand Co-enzyme Q10.....I was tempted to increase the dose but as I am also taking 75mg baby aspirin and high doses of fish oils (Superdrug's own brand...these contain higher doses of EPA and DHA) x 3000mg per day...I figured the blood thinning properties would be too great if I increased the Q10 ....

On the plus side...I have lost weight on these without even trying (although my BMI is normal anyway)...and my cycles have lengthened slightly by two days...am hoping all the dietary changes I have made past 2-3 months alongside the supplements will also help....cut out caffeine, alcohol. eating lots of leafy green veg / sunflower and pumpkin seeds sprinkled on everything from porride (with 5 brazil nuts) to stir frys! lol

I am currently in the first week of my TWW....here's my chart....here's hoping....
My chart My Ovulation Chart

I have supplemented with progesterone suppositories this month...200mgx2 daily....if I have BFN this month I am going to continue with this regime next month as I know (as cypress has highlighted) it takes about 3 months to impact on any eggie....and will use cream next month like cypress.

Thanks for the post cypress! Good luck with next 9 months!!

thanks!

started COQ10 100mg today but am also taking baby aspirin. I didn't know that they're not meant to be taken simultaneously. are there any side effects or does the COq10 simply cancel the effects of the aspirin? I guess I'll have to stop the aspirin for now.

Jodes2011, the "doctors best" brand which cypress mentioned is avail on
amazon at a reasonable price.

 

[Cypress]

Hi everyone
Lisa2010 and Prickly - thanks!!

Prickly - Your lifestyle changes sound great! Just a note to second Starsign's advice re the progesterone, I was using the cream because I couldn't get any of my doctors/specialists to acknowledge the idea that a short luteal phase could be a problem, but if you can get hold of the suppositories I'd probably stick with those if you can, as they're stronger. Good luck with your 2WW!

Sarah - Thanks for the info, very interesting - I think 300mg for you and 100mg for hubby sounds good. I was giving hubby 30mg/day (and as mentioned I was taking 60mg), but if I'd known you could take higher doses I definitely would have. Everything I've read corresponds with what the woman at your shop told you, ie that you can take up to 600mg, but you'd probably want to take quite a bit less than that (say, 100-400mg); and to stop after BFP.

But re stopping at BFP, there is conflicting info out there, as SS found recommendations to continue taking it after BFP. So everyone should do their own research and do what they feel comfortable with. Personally I've erred on the side of caution and stopped taking it after my BFP.

Good luck to everyone taking CoQ10, bring on the BFPs!!

Also, here is a thread about CoQ10 that Indigo started earlier this year :
https://www.babyandbump.com/trying-...le-improve-age-related-infertility-coq10.html

 

[Indigo77]

Unless you have reason to fear you may get preeclampsia, I would stop once pregnant, or at least ask my doc to advise.

 

[StarSign]

Thanks for weighing back in Cypress!!
Let's bring on CoQ10 BFPs, Ladies!!

 

[LiSa2010]

sarah, great post.. Im taking 400mg and will continue until I get my bfp...
thx ladies! bring on the

 

[StarSign]

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started COQ10 100mg today but am also taking baby aspirin. I didn't know that they're not meant to be taken simultaneously. are there any side effects or does the COq10 simply cancel the effects of the aspirin? I guess I'll have to stop the aspirin for now.
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You can use Siberian ginseng + CoQ10 without issue and you'll also get some nice energy and errrhhmmm "appetite" increase as well. SG is not a blood thinner and also improves uterine lining health. 300-400mg of SG daily goes a long way. I used it the first 3 months of my herbal TTC journey..and only a little bit in my last cycle (because it's job was done).

 

[Natsby]

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started COQ10 100mg today but am also taking baby aspirin. I didn't know that they're not meant to be taken simultaneously. are there any side effects or does the COq10 simply cancel the effects of the aspirin? I guess I'll have to stop the aspirin for now.
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You can use Siberian ginseng + CoQ10 without issue and you'll also get some nice energy and errrhhmmm "appetite" increase as well. SG is not a blood thinner and also improves uterine lining health. 300-400mg of SG daily goes a long way. I used it the first 3 months of my herbal TTC journey..and only a little bit in my last cycle (because it's job was done).

I tried Ginseng but it made me too hyper and i couldn´t sleep and finally my oh suggested I stop it before we came to blows. I felt calmer as soon as I stopped. My acupuncturist suggested having a little ginger in my tea or food instead to warm the body. She said it works like the ginseng, seems to be better for me.

I didn´t know oh should be taking the CoQ10 too, he won´t thank you for telling me, he already rattles when he walks from all the pills. Never mind I´ll tell him it is squash as mine is effervescent.

 

[StarSign]

My gf had similar reaction, so she just took her 500mg every other day and felt great. Good info about ginger. It's good for folks to know alternatives.

 

[choccielover]

https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/pages/product_detail.asp?pid=1971&prodid=653&sid=0

This is on special offer at Holland and Barrett. I got two bottles so I can take 2-3 capsules a day.

Got some Maca powder too and that is disgusting . Tried it on my cereal and had to throw it in the bin lol. Will try and make a fertility smoothie with it to disguise the taste.

 

[sarahincanada]

Im starting IVF next month, so if they put me on baby aspirin do I stop taking the coq10? I suppose when I go for day 1 I will tell them im on the coq10 and they will say whether I can stay on it or not.

 

[StarSign]

Im starting IVF next month, so if they put me on baby aspirin do I stop taking the coq10? I suppose when I go for day 1 I will tell them im on the coq10 and they will say whether I can stay on it or not.

That's what I would do....mention it.

 

[Natsby]

Im starting IVF next month, so if they put me on baby aspirin do I stop taking the coq10? I suppose when I go for day 1 I will tell them im on the coq10 and they will say whether I can stay on it or not.

Good luck Sarah, fingers crossed first cycle cracks it!

 

[ttc11]

https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/pages/product_detail.asp?pid=1971&prodid=653&sid=0

This is on special offer at Holland and Barrett. I got two bottles so I can take 2-3 capsules a day.

Got some Maca powder too and that is disgusting . Tried it on my cereal and had to throw it in the bin lol. Will try and make a fertility smoothie with it to disguise the taste.

Try Maca in your coffee, it's not too bad. I just mix it in half a cup then down it. Decaf is just as good! Or I came across eating Maca with cool whip. It tastes like chocolate. And cool whip is a bonus, too. Or yes, smoothies work, too. I use the strongest fruit, like raspberries or bananas. Or just capsule it yourself.

 

[ttc11]

There's a site Puritan.com that has great discounts on supplements. My only concern is that it's cheap or not as good as buying CoQ10 in a health store?

Does anyone know if it really matters where you get the pills, as long as it's the same mg? These pills are buy 1 get 1 free (30 pills, 100mg)=$6.99. Cheap for CoQ10. I think you have to shipping, though.

https://www.puritan.com/coenzyme-q-10-055/q-sorb-co-q-10-100-mg-015593?NewPage=1

 

[dachsundmom]

My uncle swore by this company; I have never used them, but am filling a cart right now, lol.

Thank you for the link.

BTW, shipping is $4.95

 

[canntinny]

Egg life cycles are around 3 months before ovulation, so plan accordingly...