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

[LLbean]

hmmm I'd love to do that. I'm thinking that may be my issue, that my progesterone is low even for implantation...

 

[peacebaby]

Thanks Beachchica, i'm praying for you !!!

LL, I've also been told i'll need to start the progesterone at 3-4dpo because my immune tests showed an elevation of certain cells that the doctor's believe attack the hormone levels which is why my progesterone tends to "crash". Also they start progesterone early because it also plays a role in the immune response, helping implantation. Its a 'can't hurt but can help' med.

 

[LLbean]

wonder if Prometium is good for that...I still have some left from my IVF.

 

[peacebaby]

Yeah definitely give it a go, just make sure to get enough stock so you don't run out. And you stop if AF shows or you get a negative test right before AF is due. Gotto get my a$$ to the gym now but will pm you after

 

[BeachChica]

Yeah definitely give it a go, just make sure to get enough stock so you don't run out. And you stop if AF shows or you get a negative test right before AF is due. Gotto get my a$$ to the gym now but will pm you after

I still got AF on teh progesterone on my BFN cycles. So that's when I would stop taking it. It did not cause any delays in AF for me.

 

[LLbean]

how many cycles have you been taking it?

 

[prickly]

Hi ladies – I spoke to my doctor last week about taking the CoQ10 ands he said it was still safe to take during pregnancy so I am going to continue and maybe wean myself off of it if I get later in my first Tri. I am taking 200 mg daily. I don’t want to stop in case I have another loss. I want to keep it in my system, just in case.

Peacebaby – in addition to the 200mg of CoQ10 I am taking CitraNatal Assure prenatal’s with a DHA pill, baby aspirin and 2mg of Folic Acid. I am also on 200mg of Progesterone starting at 5 DPO.

Prickly – symptoms come and go so hoping that’s all it is for you!!!

Hey BeachChica - yes I started back on the CoQ10 after 2 days stopping and all the preg symptoms came right back, strong positive preg test line confirmed at GP's and 1st BETA HCG test done, going back for a second beta in two days time. I am NOT stopping the porgesterone or Q10 until first trimester and THANKYOU so much for sharing the advice of your GP that it IS safe to take. I'm on 120mg daily Q10 and 100x2 daily progesterone...I am still hanging in there with this little bean! Thankyou!!!

 

[prickly]

Thanks Beachchica, i'm praying for you !!!

LL, I've also been told i'll need to start the progesterone at 3-4dpo because my immune tests showed an elevation of certain cells that the doctor's believe attack the hormone levels which is why my progesterone tends to "crash". Also they start progesterone early because it also plays a role in the immune response, helping implantation. Its a 'can't hurt but can help' med.

Way to go Peacebaby - finally someone in the UK whose doctor subscribes to progesterone / immunes tx!! I have struggled to get my FS and GP to even consider this issue - and they ALL told me "Oh no, UK protocol is that progesterone supplementation is not necessary....we don't prescribe progesterone support...if a m/c is going to happen its usually as a result of chromosome / abnormality of the foetus anyway...." blah blah blah. I asked if they would test my immunes or progesterone following chem pregs and loss...NO...only 3 private clinics in UK do immunes testing!

 

[BeachChica]

how many cycles have you been taking it?

I took it in December when I was pregnant,but I started very late (about 7 weeks) so I think it was too late by then.

This is my 3rd TTC cycle in a row of taking it and the first time I have taken it right after O on a pregnancy cycle so I hope it helps me get my rainbow this time.

 

[BeachChica]

Way to go Peacebaby - finally someone in the UK whose doctor subscribes to progesterone / immunes tx!! I have struggled to get my FS and GP to even consider this issue - and they ALL told me "Oh no, UK protocol is that progesterone supplementation is not necessary....we don't prescribe progesterone support...if a m/c is going to happen its usually as a result of chromosome / abnormality of the foetus anyway...." blah blah blah. I asked if they would test my immunes or progesterone following chem pregs and loss...NO...only 3 private clinics in UK do immunes testing!

Prickly - my progesterone tested fine when I was not pregnant but when I was pregnant and tested it was definitely low for pregnancy levels. My RE says there is no real concrete evidence that it helps but many use it as a precaution, just in case. I will sustain a bad pregnacy longer than not being on it, so that is one of the drawbacks.

 

[BeachChica]

Hey BeachChica - yes I started back on the CoQ10 after 2 days stopping and all the preg symptoms came right back, strong positive preg test line confirmed at GP's and 1st BETA HCG test done, going back for a second beta in two days time. I am NOT stopping the porgesterone or Q10 until first trimester and THANKYOU so much for sharing the advice of your GP that it IS safe to take. I'm on 120mg daily Q10 and 100x2 daily progesterone...I am still hanging in there with this little bean! Thankyou!!!

Yeah!!! Good luck to you this cycle!!! I hope those pregnancy symptoms continue and you get your rainbow!!!

 

[TimeTodayNow]

Is it safe to take CoQ10 while breast-feeding?

What have you all heard about this?


EDIT: I am also taking B12 complex, 50 mg daily.

 

[BDownmommie]

Sorry havent read all the posts in this forum - but i wanted to add something about Coenzyme Q10.

If you are interested in doing some research, check out a Dr. Yvon Bentov, from the Toronto Centre for Advance Reproductive Technology. He is a leader in his feild and there is extensive information if you google his name and Q10.

I was quite impressed to read all this about him, and the Q10 - so happy to know that he will be my specialist

 

[Toptack]

Is it safe to take CoQ10 while breast-feeding?

What have you all heard about this?


EDIT: I am also taking B12 complex, 50 mg daily.

I'm taking a low dose (100 mg Ubiquinol) while breastfeeding a bit... around 5 times a week, currently. I thought we had weaned completely when I started taking it, then DH deployed to London for the Olympics, DS got really clingy and started asking for milk again. Will try to wean again once DH is home in September.

I couldn't find much info tbh, I don't think it's been tested extensively. If its ok to take while pregnant, it would seem reasonable to take it while BFing, but that's me guessing... I think the official advice is often to steer clear, but only because it hasn't been tested thoroughly. I think I would be nervous to take it if DS was younger and BFing more regularly.

 

[cluckymumof5]

Hi Ladies

Just wanted to report I started taking CoQ10 in June and got my BFP yesterday. Originally started at 150mg daily but last cycle I increased it to 300mg daily. We were given a 6% chance of ever conceiving naturally due to my tubes and age. Can't believe I got my BFP. Another success to add to your already huge list of BFP's.

 

[BeachChica]

Congrats Clunky! I hope this is your sticky bean!!!

 

[2have4kids]

Is it safe to take CoQ10 while breast-feeding?

What have you all heard about this?


EDIT: I am also taking B12 complex, 50 mg daily.

I'm taking a low dose (100 mg Ubiquinol) while breastfeeding a bit... around 5 times a week, currently. I thought we had weaned completely when I started taking it, then DH deployed to London for the Olympics, DS got really clingy and started asking for milk again. Will try to wean again once DH is home in September.

I couldn't find much info tbh, I don't think it's been tested extensively. If its ok to take while pregnant, it would seem reasonable to take it while BFing, but that's me guessing... I think the official advice is often to steer clear, but only because it hasn't been tested thoroughly. I think I would be nervous to take it if DS was younger and BFing more regularly.

I agree with you. From what I've read it behaves a little like Vit C & E, a strong antioxident that we don't seem to get enough of in our diets. It prevents cancer, prevents abnormalities & defects, it rejuvenates old eggs (and repairs cellular structures), it supports endocrine & adrenal hormonal balances...it's been shown to have health benefits during pregnancy . There's nothing to be scared of. If with aging we stop producing it...then I'm all for supplementing it for my body & babies as I age.

 

[peacebaby]

Congrats cluckymom! Lots of sticky bean wishes for you!

Prickly, hope all is ok with your pregnancy

 

[lexus15]

Congratulations to to the recent bfp's on this thread! I'm taking 200mg & hope I can add good news soon

 

[TimeTodayNow]

Is it safe to take CoQ10 while breast-feeding?

What have you all heard about this?


EDIT: I am also taking B12 complex, 50 mg daily.

I'm taking a low dose (100 mg Ubiquinol) while breastfeeding a bit... around 5 times a week, currently. I thought we had weaned completely when I started taking it, then DH deployed to London for the Olympics, DS got really clingy and started asking for milk again. Will try to wean again once DH is home in September.

I couldn't find much info tbh, I don't think it's been tested extensively. If its ok to take while pregnant, it would seem reasonable to take it while BFing, but that's me guessing... I think the official advice is often to steer clear, but only because it hasn't been tested thoroughly. I think I would be nervous to take it if DS was younger and BFing more regularly.

I agree with you. From what I've read it behaves a little like Vit C & E, a strong antioxident that we don't seem to get enough of in our diets. It prevents cancer, prevents abnormalities & defects, it rejuvenates old eggs (and repairs cellular structures), it supports endocrine & adrenal hormonal balances...it's not been shown to have health benefits during pregnancy . There's nothing to be scared of. If with aging we stop producing it...then I'm all for supplementing it for my body & babies as I age.

But is it safe to take CoQ10 while breast-feeding? Will the breast milk be safe for a breastfeeding child while the mother is taking CoQ10?