Thursday, February 14, 2013

Can a vitamin d deficiency affect fertility?

Q. My husband and I have been trying to have another baby for over a year, we even tried fertility treatment but nothing worked and no one could seem to figure out why we were not conceiving. We did know that my progesterone was low but that was it. Even a RX for that didn't work. After giving up for a while I found that I have a vitamin d deficiency and have had it for well over a year...could this be why we have not conceived?

A. I honestly believe that a Vitamin D deficiency can affect your fertility. My husband and I tried for 5 years to get pregnant. Last dec I was feeling exhausted I had no strength what so ever. I went to the Dr. and they checked my vitamin D levels they were only at 4. I was diagnosed with a extreme vitamin d definacy and placed on a prescription of 50,000 units of vitamin d a week. On 01/27/10 I found out I was pregnant after just over a month of taking the vitamin d. I really think you should ask your dr for a blood to see where your levels are and if a prescription would help. Sadly I lost our son at 15 weeks due to down syndrome. I recently restarted taking the vitamin d again after stopping for a brief period. I'm hoping to have the same results with a healthy pregnancy this time around.


Can a vitamin d deficiency affect fertility?
Q. My husband and I have been trying to have another baby for over a year, we even tried fertility treatment but nothing worked and no one could seem to figure out why we were not conceiving. We did know that my progesterone was low but that was it. Even a RX for that didn't work. After giving up for a while I found that I have a vitamin d deficiency and have had it for well over a year...could this be why we have not conceived?

A. There are millions of couples in your shoes... and sometimes it's just a simple thing. we have a lot of user reviews on Conceive Plus fertility lubricant that say they have been trying for years and then got pregnant soon after using it. 70% of couples who are trying to conceive suffer from vaginal dryness even if they don't know it....

This is from the website:
Conceive Plus Fertility Lubricant is formulated for couples who are trying to conceive a baby naturally. The product has calcium and magnesium ions which are essential for the process fertilization. Clinically proven and recommended by doctors to increase the likelihood of getting pregnant.


Do I really need to take Medicine for Vitamin D Deficiency?
Q. With treatment will a Vitamin D Deficiency ever go away? It's well 9mths and still Im deficient.Does anyone know what 268.9G mean in medical term when it related to a vitamin d deficiency? Just asking?

A. Yes, keep taking the meds--they will help. Vit D deficiency can have severe consequences--its not worth courting them by skipping your meds.
Osteomalacia, a bone-thinning disorder that occurs exclusively in adults and is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and bone fragility.
Osteoporosis, a condition characterized by reduced bone mineral density and increased bone fragility.
Muscle aches and weakness (in particular proximal limb girdle)
Muscle twitching (Fasciculations)


How much is it to get my little turtle treated for swollen eyes?
Q. I noticed last night that one of the two had its eyes swollen, today it got better. They have right temperature, but don't get much sunlight lately cause it's too cloudy. Anyhow, if the swollen eyes come back, I want to try to get it to the vet. How much could this cost to cure it with antibiotics if it's an infection or with vitamin A injection for vitamin deficiency?

A. Before you do anything, try feeding the turtles liver. If the problem is a vitamin A deficiency, that should correct it and continued feeding will prevent recurrence. If the problem is an infection or irritation, try irrigating the eyes with a solution of boric acid. If neither treatment works, call your vet to ask about costs. I trust that you have found a reptile vet.





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