World IVF Day: Diagnosis of infertility and the subsequent procedure can be strenuous for many couples.
“While fertility treatment depends largely on new reproductive technology, you and your body, your partner and his/her body are the main elements in the journey to parenthood. When you and your companion decide to pursue IVF (in vitro fertilization), together with your doctor, there are a few things you may do to facilitate your trip to pregnancy before you start the real treatment and to boost the success rates,” said Dr Ruchi Malhotra, Crysta IVF, Delhi
You can do several things, even when diagnosed with infertility, to encourage healthy IVF treatment.
Here, are six things that you should keep in mind, as suggested by Dr Malhotra:
1. Get to a healthy body
Being obese is as harmful to your health as being underweight. In addition, your ability to conceive, including with IVF, is damaged by this. Being overweight may make monitoring your ovaries throughout IVF and aspiration of your eggs harder for your fertility team. An underweight woman, on the other hand, may find it challenging to maintain a correct hormone level to generate mature, healthy and sustainable ovaries.
You need to refresh your nutrition in either case. You can follow a diet and exercise schedule. Maintain your sight on a healthy baby’s aim. Remember a healthy baby starts within you.
2. Fitness is important
Your whole health is undoubtedly affected by the IVF outcome. Get a lot of cardiovascular exercise, at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week. Take any activity that increases your heart rate. You will lower your blood pressure, fight diabetes and get a host of other health benefits, including better IVF chances.
3. Caffeine should be consumed in moderation
Caffeine use should be monitored on a daily basis. According to new research, drinking too much caffeine can make it difficult to conceive via IVF by up to 50 per cent. According to the studies, women should consume not more than three cups of coffee each day, or the equivalent in caffeine from other sources.
4. Age plays a role
One of the most important factors influencing IVF success is age. For women above the age of 35, effective IVF outcomes are declining, and this decline is most pronounced beyond the age of 40. Don’t put off treatment for too long. If you are concerned about your age, talk to your doctor about options such as donor eggs.