Vitamin B6 - Lengthen luteal phase or increase progesterone

[ebony2010]

I thought the same and so tested with FMU! It was a which I expected but had to do it just to get that thought out of my head!!!

Having said that - I would only be 12dpo...

Oh - i'm so confused! I guess I just have to wait and see what happens tomorrow. I'm guessing that my temp will drop. It's just a bit odd isn't it?

Great minds think alike!

I think you will have to wait unfortunately and see what your temps do. If you just carry on with a new cycle then if you are pregnant then its just a big shock and a great surprise! x

Makes perfect sense. I'm certainly learning how to be patient with my TTC journey!

Well if you figure out how let me know... I'm so impatient!

 

[struth]

I thought the same and so tested with FMU! It was a which I expected but had to do it just to get that thought out of my head!!!

Having said that - I would only be 12dpo...

Oh - i'm so confused! I guess I just have to wait and see what happens tomorrow. I'm guessing that my temp will drop. It's just a bit odd isn't it?

Great minds think alike!

I think you will have to wait unfortunately and see what your temps do. If you just carry on with a new cycle then if you are pregnant then its just a big shock and a great surprise! x

Makes perfect sense. I'm certainly learning how to be patient with my TTC journey!

Well if you figure out how let me know... I'm so impatient!

It is so difficult isn't it?

 

[ebony2010]

Its awful.

For the first few months I found it really exciting and my friends that had ttc had got pregnant after about 4 months so I was ok till after then. Cycle #13 has been alot better though... think thats because I'm taking the vit b's I really feel like I'm doing something. Plus, if it doesn't help I have my fs appointment next week so I feel like I have that to fall back on.

I wish it was easier. x

 

[happyshopper]

Thanks Ebony. Before starting on the 100mg on CD1 I was taking about 25mg. I will keep going for another month, it can't do any harm. xxx

Good luck!

I love your comment in your sig about hoping for a bfp before you go bankrupt. They say having kids is expensive but they never warn you about ttc! x

Thanks Ebony, this TTCing is costing me a fortune. I'm not going tell my OH but I thinking of trying acupuncture, manuka honey and progesterone cream too!!! I'm supposed to be saving but I think I have 9 months to save when I get that BFP xxx

 

[ebony2010]

I'm thinking of doing accupuncture too as a friends Mum does it but it depends how the fs appointment goes etc...

I wanted to try the progesterone cream but then I read that if you do get pregnant and then forget to apply it you can cause a miscarriage! x

 

[Allie84]

Hey everyone,

Notice the convo on acupuncture....I just got my BFP after my first month doing acupuncture!!

I wanted to update you all and ask a question....I got my 2nd HCG results in and they are 66 (I'm 12dpo) and my progesterone was 22 which they said was great! Progesterone was at 17 on Monday.

So I don't know if it was the BVits but I took them. My question is, can I keep taking the huge amounts of BVits now that I am pregnant?

Oh, and progesterone cream...I have some OTC progesterone cream that I'm taking and have been since my BFP. That may be contributing to my progesterone levels...it's one from GNC and is made from wild yams? I rub 1/2 tsp on me morning and night (after seeing the above post I really hope I never forget).

 

[Allie84]

Okay, I did quick google and I am taking 50 mg of B6 a day which is toooo high for pregnancy. I was taking 2500 mcg (so 2.5 mg?) of B12 a day which is also too high.

So, for all of us supplementing with B-Vits, what are we meant to do post BFP?

Is it safe to just quit?

 

[lisaf]

Allie - I'd read and heard from mutiple doctors that B vitamins help reduce morning sickness... many doctors recommend it during pregnancy... My fertility specialist (and eventually OB) knew I was on a B-100 complex and was fine with me staying on it during my pregnancy so maybe check with your doctor?

Those are GREAT progesterone levels btw (assuming you're in the US, hehe!)... You only have to worry if they fall below 10, you have a great buffer zone!

And super big congrats by the way!!

I did acupuncture too for those wondering. It did not have an effect on my progesterone, but was wonderful for de-stressing/relaxing. I think I did it weekly for 5 months while TTC.

 

[ebony2010]

Congratulations Allie!

I've also read that b vits are ok in pregnancy because they help with morning sickness.

Good luck Its so great to hear another success story xxx

 

[kym b.]

Very interesting! My LP has been hovering around the 7-8 day mark. It was about 10-11 days when we conceived our son four years ago... so... yeah. It's shrinking. I need to fix this. I'm using OTC progesterone cream, but it isn't doing much. I wonder how much B6 is in my prenatals? I'll check on that, and then maybe supplement above and beyond...

 

[lyns148]

Hi girls
Sorry I've been a bit AWOL, just back from few days away. Have an update for you tho...

Turns out I O'd 8 days late because I'd been ill. But with the last EWCM being 4 days before this thats the nearest we BD'd so I don't think we've much of a chance at all this month. Even using preseed I think it'd be a bit of a long shot. Today its 6 DPO and I've started spotting so looks as tho LP will be pretty short again this month.

I've been to the dr about this and she's been in touch with a local fertility consultant who has recommended progesterone testing 7 days before AF and if the levels are low my dr has to refer me to them. However with my current LP length this means taking bloods the day after I ovulate. Does this sound right or are they assuming I have a 14 day LP and this will be 7 days after O? Not sure whether to phone my dr back and question this.

All round pretty gutted with this month!!
xx

 

[lisaf]

lyns - I think they're assuming you have a 14 day LP...
on the plus side, they're not insisting on day 21, assuming all women ovulate on day 14.... but in reality they are supposed to test 7 days after ovulation... either way you do it, they're going to see your low progesterone... if you do the day after ovulation or the day before AF it will still be low...
You could try for the middle of your LP, when its likely the highest, but it would still be low.
I think its up to you, really, just tell them its whatever day they want it to be when you want your blood done.

 

[lyns148]

Thanks Lisa, I guess it doesn't really matter as long as they see theres a problem! Its such a pain, my dr has been pretty good but obviously doesn't really understand these things so its hard to push for more. The only advice she had when I went initially was to watch for EWCM, although it seems to be better than some out there!

Bit of a bummer that next month I'm away from cd17 for 5 days so if they want to test on cd20 I'll need to wait for the month after. Its neverending! I'm also not sure whether to keep going with the AC and B vits or if they might skew my results?
xx

 

[ebony2010]

I agree Lyn... they are assuming a 14 day lp. I had my day 21 bloods done on cd21 and it was 3dpo... doctors don't seem to understand we don't all ovulate on the magic day 14 and then get af on day 28... gggrrr... x

 

[LiSa2010]

Hey everyone,

Notice the convo on acupuncture....I just got my BFP after my first month doing acupuncture!!

I wanted to update you all and ask a question....I got my 2nd HCG results in and they are 66 (I'm 12dpo) and my progesterone was 22 which they said was great! Progesterone was at 17 on Monday.

So I don't know if it was the BVits but I took them. My question is, can I keep taking the huge amounts of BVits now that I am pregnant?

Oh, and progesterone cream...I have some OTC progesterone cream that I'm taking and have been since my BFP. That may be contributing to my progesterone levels...it's one from GNC and is made from wild yams? I rub 1/2 tsp on me morning and night (after seeing the above post I really hope I never forget).

Allie! is this the one you get?
https://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3181122

 

[zoom360]

Hello girls,

Just wanted to let you know a little bit about my sucess with Vit B6. My hubby and I have been trying for 15months now and after acidentally coming across this thread in Dec I realised that I had a short lp. Was getting a surge on opk on D19 the af on day 28/29. Have been taking prenatal vits and also 50mg of B6 for three months now, (first two was pregnacare then went over to sanatogen as they didn't have any when I went to buy them.) I had moved my O to D18 in the first two months but imagine my total surprise when this month it appeared on day 16! Total shock!

After 15 months trying really starting to feel down and Doc has just refered us to the fertility clinic but after today for the first time in ages I'm smiling about it again! Has anyone else experienced anything similar with a change of vit brand?

Really just wanted to say thank you for everyone that has posted their experiences with it as had I not read this thread I would not have decided to try it. Just hoping for a BFP soon!

 

[kasigirl]

Hi All! I came across this great thread about a week ago and have spent a lot of time reviewing everyone's comments. My DH and I have been TTC for 7 months. I started tracking my temp two months ago and discovered I have a short luteal phase. Currently I have 8-9 day luteal phase. I have been taking b6 complex for two months and haven't seen any improvement yet. It's been a tough few months as my heart wants a child so badly but my mind is being much more rational! The 2WW is driving me crazy every month! I hope that by sharing my story I won't obsess so much!

 

[lisaf]

kasigirl - if the B vits aren't helping enough, maybe consider seeing a fertility specialist or asking your doctor for clomid? The b vits weren't enough for me but clomid did the trick. Not sure if you are ready to take that step, but I was totally impatient and going nuts

 

[kasigirl]

I am very impatient! I have an appt with an obgyn on thursday so maybe then! I was getting my med history together and noticed my thyriod levels may be off as well. wouldnt hurt to bring that up! lets just hope they will listen since it's only been 7 months.

 

[ebony2010]

Hello girls,

Just wanted to let you know a little bit about my sucess with Vit B6. My hubby and I have been trying for 15months now and after acidentally coming across this thread in Dec I realised that I had a short lp. Was getting a surge on opk on D19 the af on day 28/29. Have been taking prenatal vits and also 50mg of B6 for three months now, (first two was pregnacare then went over to sanatogen as they didn't have any when I went to buy them.) I had moved my O to D18 in the first two months but imagine my total surprise when this month it appeared on day 16! Total shock!

After 15 months trying really starting to feel down and Doc has just refered us to the fertility clinic but after today for the first time in ages I'm smiling about it again! Has anyone else experienced anything similar with a change of vit brand?

Really just wanted to say thank you for everyone that has posted their experiences with it as had I not read this thread I would not have decided to try it. Just hoping for a BFP soon!

Are you taking vit b as a complex? x