Vitamin B6 - Lengthen luteal phase or increase progesterone

[nypage1981]

Hello ladies-

I went to the doc and he said I could either keep the vit b or quit. Keep the baby aspirin or quit. Lol. WEasnt concerned that quitting anything will cause MC but said if thats what I would think if it did happen- then keep taking them but end sometime during pregnancy. Also- didnt test progesterone or HCG like I wanted. Thought he had no reason to for either so here we go, just wait and see again Iguess. I hate fearing every moment will start another MC. Its a horrible way to live

 

[lisaf]

nypage - I wish I knew what to say, but it seems like there is nothing that will remove the fear of a MC if you've had one before... there are lots of great ladies in the pregnancy after a loss section who probably know exactly how you feel and can offer you all the support and understanding you need right now!

 

[Tampa]

Hi Nypage!
I'm petrified too. Got my first BFP after trying for 2 1/2 years and am only at 5 weeks. I'd like to think the B6 did it? I'm still taking my B100 complex - terrified of something going wrong. Already having a few wee probs and waiting for appt to see maternity hospital. Because my mum and sister have had several losses, I'm even more anxious! b
I'd love to just enjoy this! Anyway, hurray for B vitamins! X

 

[CRC]

Hello ladies-

I went to the doc and he said I could either keep the vit b or quit. Keep the baby aspirin or quit. Lol. WEasnt concerned that quitting anything will cause MC but said if thats what I would think if it did happen- then keep taking them but end sometime during pregnancy. Also- didnt test progesterone or HCG like I wanted. Thought he had no reason to for either so here we go, just wait and see again Iguess. I hate fearing every moment will start another MC. Its a horrible way to live

God they are crap aren't they (docs)! Well just relax as best you can - easier said than done I'm sure but you really need to. Keep taking the B as I think it will give you piece of mind as the doc says and other posts I have read say you should. Take it easy and keep us posted.

Still no news my end, today is day 18 in the cycle and still no positive OPK. I'm giving up now. I think we are both just feeling that we are waiting for the hospital tests now and results and nothing more we can do. We aren't even having sex anymore which is not good for our relationship or baby-making but I think the whole things has just over-whelmed us and we've had enough!

 

[ljo1984]

Can vit B6 stop you getting ovulation pains?? the last 2 months ive been on B6 ive not had any ov pain and i always usually get them!! im still getting surges and usual symptoms just the pains stopped and B6 is the only thing thats changed. mmmmmmm.

 

[CRC]

Can vit B6 stop you getting ovulation pains?? the last 2 months ive been on B6 ive not had any ov pain and i always usually get them!! im still getting surges and usual symptoms just the pains stopped and B6 is the only thing thats changed. mmmmmmm.

It stopped my ovulating completely - stopped the surge, CM and OV pain so I came off them. A few other women on this thread have noted that it didn't work for them either. If you are still getting a positive OPK sign then that's good and perhaps not to worry about the lack of symptons. It could be because of what B6 is doing that the pain is gone.

 

[ljo1984]

oh my god! i never knew that!! yeh i still get a surge on CBFM and on opks and get EWCM its just the pain! thanks for that advise what do you take instead to help LP? just for future reference incase anything like that happens further down line. xx

 

[nypage1981]

Thanks girls- I am going to keep an eye out on this thread but have been checking the TTC after loss- however its scarey there too because you see some who lose again. BUT did an OPK today and it was so postive it made me laugh because the last 3 cycles I swore the vitamin B made me not ovulate because I couldnt get a nice OPK! Its a bit ironic I think.

 

[CRC]

oh my god! i never knew that!! yeh i still get a surge on CBFM and on opks and get EWCM its just the pain! thanks for that advise what do you take instead to help LP? just for future reference incase anything like that happens further down line. xx

Hi, I don't take anything now (just my regular pre-natal but that doesn't help LP). We are now with the fertility clinic and having tests (I'm 36 and we've been trying for 18 months). They have never heard of B6 for LP at the hospital! Its good you are getting the positve OPK's though - B6 is probably working for you then! x

 

[CRC]

Thanks girls- I am going to keep an eye out on this thread but have been checking the TTC after loss- however its scarey there too because you see some who lose again. BUT did an OPK today and it was so postive it made me laugh because the last 3 cycles I swore the vitamin B made me not ovulate because I couldnt get a nice OPK! Its a bit ironic I think.

Oh God you shouldn't read those posts!! It will drive you mad... how many weeks are you and when is your first scan? I might sound really stupid but I don't understand how you can get a positve OPK test when you are already pregnant? x

 

[nypage1981]

Lol- CRC i guess OPK's detect some HCG also....so you will show a positive one only after HPT's can pick up the hormone...I really think its strange too was just kinda messing around and it worked.

Im only about 5+ weeks so im waiting to do an early scan on the 22nd...making me close to or at 7 weeks. Then I should know for sure whether the pregnancy is a Go or not. SOoo nervous!

 

[ababytogether]

Where do UK based people get there B50 complex tablets from?

Boots or sainsburys do not sell the B50 complexs!!

Any help greatly appreciated

Thankyou

 

[Tampa]

I could only find B complex with 50mg in Holland & Barretts. You can get up to 200mg B6 (pyridoxine) over the counter at any pharmacy, though they'll probably need to look it up and order it in. You're best with the complex, cos apparently you need to increase all the other B vitamins in order for it to help.

Anyone know if all the B vitamins in the complex are safe to take in pregnancy? My GP has no idea. X

 

[nypage1981]

Tampa- my GP said its ok- B6 is what some docs tell women to take for extreme morning sickness.

 

[madmax]

Just thought I jump in here and say that I got my Vits from Holland and Barrett, assistant was very helpful and said to take Agnus Castus upto O day then stop, take Vitamin B 100 complex all the way thru your cycle. My doctor would not accept the Luteal Phase Defect scenario I had come up with but had just agreed to test my progesterone levels on day 21 of next cycle. All I can say is it must work, after months of trying and only one month on Agnus Castus and Vit B 100 complex I am pregnant! I didn't have any side effects from taking the Vits, I actually felt calmer and more relaxed, slept loads better. I also had accupunture as I am a big believer of Chinese medicine.

 

[Tampa]

Congrats! I'm thinking that's what helped me too. Was on b100, and had AC for the cycle before the one I conceived on (came off it because of IBS flare up). I was trying for 2 1/2 years, so either huge coincidence, or AC/B100 combo worked! X

 

[LiSa2010]

hi ladies congrats!!

I have a bottle of AC (400mg), how many mg did you take a day?

 

[madmax]

I took 2 400mg a day, one in the morning then one at night. You must stop them when you O, thats what the assistant told me. I have read sonewhere on BnB that you should take 1600mg a day! The assistant in Holland and Barrett told me 800mg should be the maximum. Try the Vit B 100 complex too, I had no side affects from it at all, in fact I felt the best I had in years! I believe it doesn't work for everyone and can take time to have an effect, give it a go!!!

Good luck and to you.

 

[madmax]

Forgot to say congrats to Tampa, I really am keeping everything crossed for you!!!!

 

[inkdchick]

i got my b complex vits from boots but am too frightened to take them dont know why but i have been to see my doc today as i keep falling pregnant and then losing them so he told me to only take folic acid and he is sending me to see his close friend who is a fertility specialist to get something to boost my progesterone to help sustain the pregnancy , even tho my progesterone levels were ok when blood tests were dont cd2 and cd21 a few months ago apparantly now im 44 they drop really badly so will need help, so dont think taking the b-vits will help me right now