Top 5 Supplements for Fertility After 35
If you are trying to conceive and you’re over 35, you’re not alone.
The age at which women are having children has been steadily rising over the last few decades. This is especially true in large metro areas of the United States, including the San Francisco Bay Area.
What does this mean for your fertility?
Your Fertility After 35
Even though you may not feel any different, once you hit your mid-to-late thirties, the quantity and quality of your eggs declines. This means that it may take longer for you to get pregnant. It also means your risk of miscarriage and other pregnancy complications increases.
The good news is most women over 35 can conceive and deliver healthy babies.
Practicing a healthy diet and lifestyle for fertility is key. There are also specific nutrients to consider that may improve egg quality and prepare your body for a healthy pregnancy. Since it takes about three months for an egg to mature, starting these supplements at least three months before you begin trying to conceive gives your body the best chance to benefit from them, both for conception and for the months that follow.
Top 5 Supplements for Fertility After 35:
1. Prenatal Multivitamin
- Provides essential micronutrients, including folic acid, to support a healthy pregnancy
- Supports healthy neural tube development in early pregnancy
- Helps fill common nutrient gaps, including iron
- Recommended: TheraNatal Core by Theralogix
A quality prenatal is the foundation of any fertility supplement plan. It ensures your body has the micronutrients it needs before and during pregnancy, including folic acid for neural tube development and iron to support your growing blood supply. Starting a prenatal before you conceive gives your body a head start on what pregnancy will ask of it.
2. CoQ10, 600 mg daily
- Supports the energy production that powers the egg
- Improves egg maturation and embryo quality
- Helps chromosomes to replicate normally
- Recommended: NeoQ10 by Theralogix
CoQ10 plays a crucial role in energy production inside our cells. This energy helps eggs to mature properly. Once fertilized, significant energy is needed to support the healthy growth of the embryo. As we get older, our natural CoQ10 levels decline, which is part of why supplementing becomes more important for fertility after 35.
3. Vitamin D, 5000 IUs daily
- Supports healthy egg maturation
- Improves implantation rates
- Lowers risk of miscarriage
- Recommended: Thera-D by Theralogix
Vitamin D is important for fertility. Research shows that women who have higher vitamin D levels have a better chance of natural pregnancy. Several studies have linked normal vitamin D levels with higher IVF pregnancy rates and lower miscarriage rates.
It is important to take vitamin D while you are trying to conceive and continue once you are pregnant. Many women need more than the 600-1,000 IUs found in most prenatal vitamins. Getting your vitamin D levels checked is a great place to start. Many women find they benefit from taking 5,000 IUs daily.
4. Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids
- Supports your baby’s brain development
- Helps reduce inflammation and supports hormonal balance
- Recommended: TheraOmega by Theralogix
Omega-3 essential fatty acids, particularly DHA, play a key role in your baby’s brain development, starting from the earliest weeks of pregnancy. They also help reduce inflammation in the body, which supports a healthy hormonal environment for conception. Getting adequate omega-3s before you conceive helps your baby build a strong foundation from the very start.
5. Inositol, 3g daily
- Regulates blood sugars
- Increases ovarian response to stimulation
- Improves quality of both eggs and embryos
- Treats PCOS
- Recommended: Ovasitol by Theralogix
Inositols regulate insulin and blood sugar levels. Specifically, they help our bodies metabolize sugar by helping our cells use insulin better. Blood sugar issues are a leading cause of hormonal imbalance and can create havoc on one’s fertility. Studies have shown that inositol improves egg and embryo quality and can increase pregnancy rates.
All of the supplements recommended above are available on our shop page through Theralogix. Use code 194610 at checkout to receive 15% savings on your order.
Good nutrition plays a powerful role in fertility, and the right supplements can help fill the gaps that diet alone may not cover, supporting not just egg quality but your body’s overall readiness for a healthy pregnancy. Making healthy diet and lifestyle choices, and taking certain nutrients, can improve your chances for success.
Every woman’s body responds differently, so it helps to have guidance tailored to you rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Our team has spent over 31 years helping women navigate fertility after 35, and we can help you figure out which supplements, and which combination of Eastern and Western approaches, make the most sense for your body.
If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, we can answer your questions and help you get scheduled for your first appointment.
Leslie Oldershaw L.Ac, FABORM
Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist
Fellow, Acupuncture Board of Reproductive Medicine
Leslie Oldershaw brings over 30 years of leadership and expertise blending Eastern and Western medicine to support women’s health. Since founding The Oldershaw Clinic in 1995, she has helped women navigate fertility, hormonal transitions, perimenopause, menopause, and healthy aging with integrative, personalized care focused on vitality and lifelong wellness.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram
