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12-12-2012 at 9:31 AM
klovess14
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Is anyone taking vitamins to help with TTC?

As I'm in the begining phase of TTC, 5 months in. I'm wondering if any of you are taking a vitamin/supplement to assist you in your fertility. Also, are you having your significant other take something as well? I'm in my early 30's and my huband in in his mid 30's so I'm wondering if we should be taking something.

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12-12-2012 at 9:32 AM
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Prenatal for me. 

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12-12-2012 at 9:33 AM
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Just a prenatal. No magic vitamin to get me knocked up... unfortunately Wink
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Me: 29, had two blocked tubes - left was cleared during lap&dye, right was unable to be cleared. PCOS & Stage 2 Endo. DH: 31, SA = perfect.
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12-12-2012 at 9:33 AM
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You should be taking a prenatal vitamin or folic acid and it's a good idea for your DH to take a multi-vitamin as well. I recommend speaking to your doctor if you are considering taking anything else. Some natural remedies can be helpful but others can do more harm than good. 
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Dx: PCOS & mild hypothyroidism (me) & MFI
2 cycles Femara + trigger = BFN/no response. 2 cycles Clomid + trigger = BFN
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12-12-2012 at 9:38 AM
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I take a prenatal, omega, D, B Complex and Calcium. This is my normal routine but my doctor did recommend all of those.
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12-12-2012 at 9:39 AM
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I just take a prenatal and Vitamin C since it's cold and flu season.
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12-12-2012 at 9:46 AM
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Just prenatal vitamins  
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12-12-2012 at 9:52 AM
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I take a PNV, DHA, Fish Oil, Vitamin D and Cranberry.  I am not taking them to help with TTC though. 

I would be wary of taking any of the pills, powders, potions, etc. that are touted as fertility supplements without consulting a competent Dr.
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12-12-2012 at 10:24 AM
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Prenatals, and this cycle started B6 to to possibly help with excessive spotting in my LP. Also started fish oil omega-3 supplements, just for overall benefits.
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Both ovaries and left tube looked healthy and clear, so we'll see what the future holds for us.
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12-12-2012 at 10:42 AM
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Just PNV. 

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12-12-2012 at 11:40 AM
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I'm taking a combo prenatal, fish oil & a B complex.
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12-12-2012 at 11:51 AM
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I have been taking a prenatal since we have been trying.  I like the Similac Brand, but I have heard alot of women just use the generic brand and it is perfectly fine.
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12-12-2012 at 11:54 AM
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I've been taking a prenatal.. and my husband takes a mutli-vitamin (when he remembers..) but he was doing that before we were ttc. 
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12-12-2012 at 12:31 PM
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I take a prenatel and my husband takes a mult vitamin for men.  We started three months before we started ttc.

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12-12-2012 at 2:03 PM
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I just take a prenatal.
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12-12-2012 at 3:07 PM
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Prenatals...I have been taking them for years actually
 
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12-12-2012 at 3:24 PM
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I take a prenatal with DHA and a B complex pill.

DH takes a multivitamin when I remember to nag him.  
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12-12-2012 at 9:24 PM
klovess14
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Thanks everyone... I've been taking a multi-vitamin. I'm going to switch to a prenatal. I found one that I like, the rainbow light petite as it allows me to take it three times a day instead of one (I have stomach issues). My husband takes supplements & protein but that's sports related so I have to get him on a multi-vitamin. Any good suggestions?
 
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