subject: Preparation For IVF Treatment - 4 Essential Tips [print this page] If you are about to undergo in vitro fertilisation, then you might be wondering if there is anything you should be doing beforehand. Indeed, there is much you can do to increase the chances of success and the 4 tips below should be incorporated when undertaking preparation for IVF treatment.
Smoking
Smoking can wreak havoc on fertility for both partners. Studies have shown a decrease in fertility of around 40% for female smokers and a staggering 75% for men. In addition, even when fertilisation takes place, the chances of abnormalities increases. The good news is that much of the damage caused by smoking can be reversed and stopping smoking as soon as possible before the IVF procedure will be beneficial
Alcohol Consumption
Most of us know that we should not drink during pregnancy, but consumption of alcohol is linked to a number of fertility problems in both men and women. Prudent preparation for IVF treatment must include for both parties to stop drinking alcohol
Sleep
Getting enough sleep is essential for those undergoing IVF or fertility treatment. Sleep can affect many aspects of our lives from our menstrual cycles and ovulation through to the production of stress hormones. The complex mechanisms responsible for the proper working of our reproductive systems allow stress hormones to drop, whilst increasing fertility hormones-all while we sleep. Preparation for IVF treatment should include aiming to get around 7-9 hours sleep a night
Diet
What we eat has a huge impact on all aspects of our health and well-being, and never so much as where our fertility is concerned. A poor diet has been linked with many serious diseases and conditions, such as some cancers and diabetes. Foods such as refined carbohydrates, trans-fats, sugars and non-organic processed foods have all been linked to fertility problems. Preparation for IVF treatment should include cutting out all undesirable aspects of your diet trying to base your diet on fresh fruits and vegetables, wholegrains, brown rice, seeds, nuts and beans. A reasonable amount of organic lean meat is also healthy. You may also want to consider taking a specialist pre-natal supplement.
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