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The Importance of Prenatal Vitamins During Fertility Treatments

April 2, 2019


Infertility affects roughly 10 percent of women in the United States.1 As a result, many seek help from fertility specialists and undergo treatments to help make their dreams of building a family come true. No matter which type of treatment is best suited for your specific situation, you should include taking a prenatal vitamin in your plan for pregnancy.

Prevalence of Infertility

Infertility is defined as not being able to become pregnant after one year of trying (or six months if a woman is 35 years or older).1 It is a common problem for both men and women. In fact, roughly one-third of infertility cases are related to male infertility.1 About 1.6 million women, ages 15 to 44 have trouble becoming pregnant or staying pregnant.1

Types of Artificial Reproductive Treatments

Some women may be prescribed medication to help treat infertility or may seek artificial reproductive treatments (ART) in order to become pregnant. As a result, they may undergo one or more of the following treatments:

  • Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)1 – This procedure, also called artificial insemination, is when a woman is injected with specially prepared sperm to help increase chances of conception.
  • In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)1 – This is the most effective ART. With IVF, a woman will take special medications to produce multiple eggs. Once mature, the eggs are retrieved and joined in a lab with sperm so fertilization can occur. After three to five days the embryos are transferred to a woman’s uterus.
  • Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer (ZIFT)1 – This procedure is similar to IVF, but the zygote is transferred to a fallopian tube instead of the uterus.
  • Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer (GIFT)1 – This procedure also is similar to IVF, but not very commonly practiced. The sperm and eggs are transferred to the woman’s fallopian tube so that fertilization occurs within the body.
  • Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)1 – This procedure is similar to IVF, but the sperm is injected into a mature egg rather than penetrating it on its own. The embryo is then transferred to the uterus or fallopian tube three to five days later.

Support Positive Pregnancy Outcomes with Prenatal Vitamins

In preparation for fertility treatments, patients must follow a strict protocol of medications. It’s important that women also incorporate a daily prenatal vitamin as part of this regimen. Folic acid is especially important for women who are trying to become pregnant. Since neural tube development and closure is completed by 28 days (four weeks) after conception, it’s crucial for women who are trying to become pregnant to build reserves of this important vitamin.2

Each nutritional supplement from the Prenate® Vitamin Family meets or exceeds the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations for folic acid3 in addition to providing marine-based DHA to support the overall health of moms and babies. Talk with your doctor about whether a prescription prenatal vitamin from the Prenate® Vitamin Family may be right for you.

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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.

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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