Ivf Tips For Success – Your Diet

The high level of necessary medical intervention involved in the process of in-vitro fertilisation often makes many women feel that they have lost control and have little say in what is going on. However, contrary to this belief, there is very much you can do to give yourself the best possible chance of a positive outcome and there are a number of IVF tips for success which can really help.

If possible, you should begin preparing your body as soon as you know you will be undergoing IVF treatment to gain maximum benefit. However, it is never too late to make changes even if you are about to begin treatment.

First of all, one of the very best IVF tips for success is to ensure that your diet is healthy and that you are avoiding known toxins. A healthy diet should largely comprize of plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, wholegrains, nuts and seeds, beans and lean meats. Low fat dairy produce is also beneficial. Many IVF doctors recommend sticking to organic produce to avoid exposure to pesticides, fertilizers, antibiotics and hormones as it is important that embryos are not exposed to toxic chemicals of any sort. You should avoid trans fats and saturated fats.

Drinking enough fluid is another very important consideration. Your body requires hydration to keep the internal organs healthy generally, but for fertility, it is essential for keeping fluid levels in the fallopian tubes, endometrium and follicle at healthy levels. For the man, hydration is important for sperm nourishment. The best fluid to drink is filtered water and some diluted fruit juice and you will need around 2 liters each day.

If necessary, you should try your best to ensure that you are of a healthy weight. Being both overweight and underweight can affect fertility. Therefore, if time is on your side, take a good look at what the healthy weight range is for your height and try to get there. If you are overweight, do not despair as even losing some weight can help kick-start normal ovarian function.

Caffeine can also impair fertility so other IVF tips for success include avoiding coffee, tea and caffeinated cola drinks. One large study indicated that the risk of infertility was 55% higher for women who drank just one cup of coffee per day, rising to an alarming 100% increase for those drinking between 1.5 and 3 cups per day. Also, there is some limited evidence to suggest that coffee increases miscarriage rates and can affect fetal growth.

Alcohol and smoking are two other considerations and both parties should avoid these toxins altogether.

As part of these tips for IVF success, we shall also look at dietary supplementation. Many tailor-made pre-conception nutritional supplements, specially designed for both men and women have come onto the market in the last few years. In general, these are very good as they include all the micronutrients and essential vitamins and minerals essential for fertility, such as zinc, Vitamins C and E, magnesium, Co-enzyme Q10, iron and the Vitamin B complex. Also important are essential fatty acids, such as that found in flax seed oil.