Comments on: Vitamin B12 and Fertility, Plus Tips for Getting More B12

By: Candace

Candace — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 02:32:04 +0000

My husband and I have been trying to concieve for almost a year now. I start seeing a gyn a year ago and he kept giving me fertility meds which werent doing the trick, well i went for months just not even thinking about getting pregnant and started having anxiety real bad so i went to my family doctor. She put me on anxiety meds and did blood test to see what could be causing me to have such anxiety well 2 days later she called me and said that everything came back normal except my b12 was extremely low, and that i need to get on b12 tabs real quick, so i got on them i felts alot better and something in the back of my mind when i was looking at the bottle and notice energy on it and my mind went to fertility so i looked it up and walla found b12 can cause infertility and since i have been taking b12 i have been ovulating like crazy, so me and my husband are going to try again.

By: Rach

Rach — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:18:58 +0000

Hi Laurie
Your articles and advice has been very inspirational – ever since I started to develop mouth ulcers, had hair loss and generally feeling “out of sorts” I found out I was deficient in the B vitamin group, and began a course of medication and did a complete diet overhaul; two months in, and I am feeling so much better! The ulcers have gone, my hair is a lot thicker and I feel that my health has improved overall. Following a miscarriage 2 1/2 years ago I am hoping to get pregnant again soon, and your advice and articles are pushing my dream towards a reality. Keep up the good work Laurie, will be spreading the word about your great site X

By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:34:08 +0000

Thanks for your comments and insights about vitamin b12 and fertility – I appreciate them!

Good luck with your Facebook and G+ pages, Richard. It is strange that your vitamin b12 deficiency was just detected…but then again, some doctors say that it’s not one of those vitamins that’s tested for.

By: Richard Midgette

Richard Midgette — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 08:36:33 +0000

I started a group on Facebook and I’m also posting much of the same information on Google +.

If you Facebook, my group is B12 The New Wonder ‘Drug’, it is an open group.

I have found so many good things about B12, since I found through blood work, that I was deficient.

It seems, without any real proof, that I have been deficient for the better part of 20 or 30 years. Strange that it was just detected.

By: Liisa

Liisa — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:40:06 +0000

I have just learned I have a B12 deficiency. For some reason I can’t absorb the vitamin from food or pill. But you can get the shots without a perscription in Canada. Just ask for it at the pharmacy. A 10 mnth supply with needles for a little over $10. Might be something to look into if you are not getting enough through other means.

By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:56:00 +0000

Thanks for your comment, Lovelyn, and for your happy news!

Readers — before you take any fertility product, make sure you check with your doctor first. There are a lot of scams out there, and natural products aren’t regulated by the FDA or any organization.

The best way to get vitamin B12 and improve your fertility is to talk to your doctor, or a naturopathic physician. But not just any old doctor! Find one you trust, who has helped other couples get pregnant.

By: Lovelyn

Lovelyn — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:50:43 +0000

Hello,

I’m glad you brought up these points. It’s so true! My heart goes out to all of you that are in this situation. For all of you who are TTC, here’s a story for you. My husband and I tried to have children for over 3 years. We were contemplating IVF and adoption, but just trying to save up the money for either was an obstacle. Finally, a family member told us about a product called BeeFertile. It’s a natural fertility product. It’s a 2 part kit and has Royal Jelly in it, which is supposed to be really good for increasing fertility. We were skeptical, but decided to try it. It was so much cheaper than having to take fertility testing, etc. So they tell you that it takes 3-6 months for it to work. I’m happy to report that only after 3 months of taking the kit, my hubby and I got a PPT!!! I am due in September!!! For what it’s worth, I try to tell as many people as possible, because we didn’t think we could ever conceive on our own. Now we know we can.

By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:13:00 +0000

Hello Sissy,

I’m sorry to hear it’s taking so long for you to get pregnant! I know how frustrating it is.

If you want to try vitamin b12 to get pregnant, I encourage you to talk to a doctor first. It’s really important to get medical advice before you try different things — even “natural” vitamins or herbal supplements.

Have you talked to a gynecologist yet, or a family doctor? There may be health reasons that are causing you not to get pregnant, and the sooner investigate those, the better off you’ll be.

Talk to a doctor, and let me know how it goes!

Best wishes,
Laurie

By: Sissy

Sissy — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 04:02:53 +0000

Hello,

I have been trying to get pregnant for a long time now. all my friends been telling me about B12 and I was thinking about getting it a try. What should I do???? Please help and need advice on this.. I don;t want to to this an have a miscarrage also.. I desperate want a baby so BAD. I’m getting older an I just want to have a baby.. PLEASE HELP ME

By: Evelyn

Evelyn — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:55:47 +0000

I started b12 injections once to twice weekly about 6 months ago. My fiance and I conceived the first time we were together and am now 12 weeks pregnant and have continued my injections. Before my injections I had never used any kind of contraceptive and never got pregnant. I had no idea I may have been infertile and assumed I could continue to go without contraceptives.. I was wrong! This is in no way conclusive but the connection is undeniable.