Vitamin C to raise progesterone levels! I have been reading that vitamin C helps with TTC! Apparently it helps raise progesterone levels! They even did a test (see details below). They also say it helps enhance sperm quality and protects it from DNA damage! So this month i have had me and DF on 1 x 1000mg tablet of vitamin c per day! I am now 9dpo and have noticed a difference this month! From ovulation i have had really sore breast on the sides which seem to keep getting bigger and heavier! I usually do get sore breasts on the sides every month after ovulation but it does seem to fade and my breasts don't usually get this big! I do have polycystic ovaries so wanted to try the vitamin C in hopes it would raise progesterone and help with a sticky egg! So far BFN hoping its too early to show.. Question is, has anyone else used vitamin C to help with progesterone levels and implantation? 150 women with luteal phase defect were enrolled in the current study. The participants were given 750mg of vitamin C per day or no treatment at all.
The group receiving vitamin C had an increase in progesterone levels. While the women receiving no treatment had no change in progesterone. Also the pregnancy rate was significantly higher in the vitamin C group: 25% within six months, while only 11% of the untreated women became pregnant in the same time period. Log in or sign up to post a comment! Recent posts in Getting pregnant EWCM or partners fluids 12 hours later? Ask a question or share your story Track your baby’s development Join now to receive free weekly newsletters tracking your baby’s development and yours throughout your pregnancy. Enter your due date or child's birthday Enter your email address Privacy policy & terms Support for your parenting journey. Delivered to your inbox. My Baby This Week Newsletter Keep up with your baby’s development with personalised weekly newsletters. Get the latest parenting news, plus expert advice and real-world wisdom.
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But which nutrients are essential for a fertility-boosting diet? Here are the top vitamins and minerals to make sure you get in your diet to improve your fertility and give you the best possible chance of getting pregnant (in alphabetical order): The main benefit of Vitamin B6 in helping with fertility is treating luteal phase defect. Luteal phase is the time from ovulation to the beginning of the next cycle and is usually 13-14 days. A luteal phase of 11-13 days is also workable, but the luteal phase is too short if it is less than 10 days. When the luteal phase is too short, it’s difficult to maintain a pregnancy. Vitamin B6 helps to lengthen this phase. It also helps with managing Premenstrual Syndrome. Good food sources: whole grains, eggs, fish Vitamin B12 is a key fertility-enhancing vitamin because it helps with hormone balance and regulation. This in turn facilitates regular ovulation. Issues with ovulation are the leading cause of female infertility. Vitamin B12 is also beneficial for men because it helps improve sperm quantity and quality.
Good food sources: fish, whole grains Vitamin C has been linked to improved fertility because it helps balance the hormones and regulate the menstrual cycle, which goes a long way toward improving reproductive health. It can also help women taking Clomid, by helping the drug to its job in stimulating ovulation. Finally, this important vitamin can also increase progesterone in the body, which can help thicken the uterine lining, aiding the embryo’s implantation after conception. Good food sources: oranges, lemons, broccoli, strawberries, tomatoes Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to infertility. Studies have suggested that a Vitamin D deficiency negatively impacts reproductive tissues so that they’re unable to function at optimal levels. Vitamin D also plays a major role in cell growth and function. In addition, Vitamin D may also contribute to IVF success; research suggests that women with higher levels of Vitamin D produce higher quality embryos and have greater overall success with IVF.
As a result, many fertility specialists are now recommending that their patients get more Vitamin D. Good sources: Vitamin D is naturally present in very few foods. Sunlight naturally produces Vitamin D, so the best way to get it is by sitting in the sun. All most people need is about 15 minutes a day in the sun, without sunscreen. You can also take supplements. Without Vitamin E the body cannot reproduce. Vitamin E is essential for protecting the health of our cells, functioning as an antioxidant, protecting the cells from oxidative damage. This includes our precious egg cells; the follicles surrounding our eggs have fluid containing Vitamin E. Studies also suggest that Vitamin E may help increase the thickness of the uterine lining, which helps facilitate successful implantation of the embryo after conception. Finally, Vitamin E can also help improve sperm quantity and quality in men. Good food sources: extra virgin olive oil, nuts, nut butters, leafy green vegetables, avocado
Getting adequate amounts of this nutrient is absolutely essential if you’re trying to conceive. Folate is so important because it helps prevent birth defects such as spina bifida in an unborn child. Start increasing your folate intake when trying to conceive, before actually getting pregnant – usually, by the time you know you’re pregnant, your embryo may have already developed these defects, so starting to increase folate when you get pregnant may be too late. Good food sources: Leafy green vegetables, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, broccoli Iron is linked to improved fertility. It’s needed to produce estrogen and progesterone, essential for normal ovulation. Studies have also suggested that women with iron deficiency have a harder time conceiving. Once you actually get pregnant, iron is a key ingredient for a healthy pregnancy and fetal development. Good food sources: beans, spinach, pumpkin seeds, moderate amounts of beef Known as the “good fats,” Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids help balance your hormones and keep them functioning properly (which promotes ovulation), improve cervical fluid (which helps the sperm fertilize the egg), reduce inflammation, improve sperm production, and improve uterine healthy by promoting blood flow to the reproductive organs.
Good food sources: salmon and other fatty fish, fish oil, ground flaxseed, chia seed Selenium is a trace mineral that functions as an antioxidant, improving the quality of our cells. It’s is also important for egg production and regulates thyroid function, which is essential for hormone production and balance. Good food sources: Brazil nuts, sunflower seeds, fish, whole grains, mushrooms, onions Zinc plays a vital role in both female and male fertility. For women, zinc facilitates egg production, keeps the eggs healthy by maintaining proper levels of fluid in the eggs’ follicles, and balances the reproductive hormones. Zinc deficiency has also been linked to early miscarriage. For men, zinc promotes healthy sperm, both in terms of quality and quantity. Good food sources: Oysters, beef, sesame and pumpkin seeds, yogurt, turkey Have fun exploring ways you can get more of these vital nutrients into your diet! [originally appeared at B Fit, B Fertile on 3/3/17]