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Do PNVs Boost Fertility?

October 30, 2020

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Can prenatal vitamins actually help you get pregnant? There is growing evidence that suggests women who take a daily prescription prenatal vitamin (PNV) may have an easier time conceiving when compared to women who do not take PNVs.1

Prenatal Vitamins and Fertility

Taking a prenatal vitamin as part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle before you become pregnant may increase your chances of conceiving.1 However, it’s important to understand that not all PNVs are created equal, and you should always talk to your doctor before you begin taking any new vitamin or supplement.

Studies have shown that a lack of certain micronutrients in a woman’s diet can contribute to infertility.1 Micronutrients are another word for vitamins and minerals. They include iron, vitamin A, vitamin D, folate, iodine, and zinc.2 These nutrients are not only vital to disease prevention, but they are also linked to the quality of a woman’s eggs, as well as the eggs’ ability to become fertilized, and their successful implantation.1

Prenatal vitamins that are formulated with these micronutrients may have a positive impact on both healthy women and those who have difficulty conceiving.1

Other Causes of Infertility

If you are having difficulty conceiving, you’ll need to speak with your doctor about all the possible causes. A vitamin or nutrient deficiency could be the culprit; however, many other factors can cause infertility. Some of these possibilities may include the following3:

  • Ovulation disorders
  • Damage to fallopian tubes
  • Edometriosis
  • Uterine or cervical abnormalities
  • Problems with the male partner’s sexual organs, sperm, or ejaculation

Sometimes, infertility goes unexplained. If you have concerns about conceiving, talk to your doctor.

When to See a Doctor

Tell your doctor as soon as you decide you want to try to have a baby. They can help you come up with a personalized plan to ensure you’re in the best possible health. Part of this plan may include taking a PNV that is specially designed for preconception.

Experts recommend women age 35 and younger try to conceive for at least a year before trying fertility treatment. Women ages 35 to 40 should discuss their concerns with a doctor after six months of trying to conceive. If you are over 40, your doctor may want to begin fertility testing or treatment right away.3

 

Prenate® Vitamin Family
This post is sponsored by the Prenate® Vitamin Family, a line of prescription prenatal supplements designed to enhance preconception, prenatal, and postpartum nutrition in women. Talk with your doctor about how taking a daily prescription prenatal or postnatal vitamin could help support a healthy pregnancy and postpartum wellness.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

WARNING: Ingestion of more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids (such as DHA) per day has been shown to have potential antithrombotic effects, including an increased bleeding time and International Normalized Ratio (INR). Administration of omega-3 fatty acids should be avoided in patients taking anticoagulants and in those known to have an inherited or acquired predisposition to bleeding.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

WARNING: Ingestion of more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids (such as DHA) per day has been shown to have potential antithrombotic effects, including an increased bleeding time and International Normalized Ratio (INR). Administration of omega-3 fatty acids should be avoided in patients taking anticoagulants and in those known to have an inherited or acquired predisposition to bleeding.

This site and its contents are an information resource only, and are neither intended to nor should be used in replacement of your doctor or other prescribing professional’s medical guidance, recommendations or advice. Neither this site nor its information should be used or relied upon for any diagnostic, medical, treatment, nutritional or other purpose. All aspects of pregnancy, including whether pregnancy is right for you, and the nourishment and care of your child, should be made with your doctor and other appropriate medical professional, and in consideration of your and your child’s particular medical history. Avion Pharmaceuticals, LLC (“Avion”) makes no representation, warranty or other undertaking that this site or its information are appropriate for you or your child’s specific needs or issues, and further expressly disclaims all damages, losses, injuries or liability whatsoever incurred or alleged to have been incurred in consequence of your reliance on the information on this site. Avion does not endorse any test, procedure, treatment, remedy, therapy, cure, nutritional regimen, method or other activity or undertaking that you and/or your doctor or other medical professional may elect or recommend. By visiting this site you agree to these terms and conditions and acknowledge that you have read and understand the same. These terms and conditions, together with any information on this site, may be amended, restated or otherwise changed from time to time and at any time by Avion within the sole, absolute and uncontrolled exercise of its discretion. You acknowledge and agree that Avion has no duty or obligation to keep you informed of any amendments to, restatements of or other changes to these terms and conditions or this site, and that you are solely and exclusively responsible for apprising yourself of the same.

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