How to Improve Your Chance of IVF Success
Research shows that targeted nutrition and lifestyle intervention cuts the number of IVF cycles it takes to get to baby by 50%! It takes an average of 3 IVF cycles to take home a baby (without nutrition and lifestyle support). With targeted nutrition and lifestyle support the chances of taking home a baby skyrocket with just 1 round of IVF.
How to Improve Your Chance of IVF Success
Nutrition and lifestyle that is right for your body, supports egg and sperm quality! Improving quality, decreases oxidative damage that leads to genetic errors in the egg and sperm. It is super important to look at a clinics live birth rates, rather than pregnancy rates when considering IVF. Consider this, in the US, 42% of IVF cycles are successful for women under 35 years old, 34% for women 35-37 years old and 24% for women 38-40 years old. Your chances can double with diet and lifestyle intervention for both partners!
This means, looking at overall health and digging down to the root cause of any symptoms.
Considering IVF’s hefty price tag of at least 12k-17k per cycle, investing in your health to focus on egg and sperm quality before dishing out the big bucks can save you thousands of dollars & likely a lot of heartache from failed treatments.
Investing in your health has zero consequences and it will certainly improve your chance of getting pregnant no matter how you are trying to conceive.
Egg and sperm quality matter, no matter how you are trying to conceive....
IVF, IUI, fertility medications or naturally. These tips will help you work with your body to improve your chances of conception and taking home a healthy baby.
Both partners should focus on the following changes for a minimum of 3 months prior to retrieval.
Increase antioxidant-rich foods daily. Think colorful produce like berries, dark greens, citrus & tomatoes.
2. Support hormones with healthy fats from nuts, seeds, avocado, olives, fatty fish and oils like avocado & olive oil.
3. Prioritize sleep! Limit screen time before bed & aim for 7-9 hours each night.
4. Practice stress management daily. Decreasing stress supports happy hormones while decreasing inflammation and oxidative stress in the body.
5. Work with a functional medicine dietitian to get to the bottom of gut health & hormone imbalance while helping you work with your body to optimize fertility using individualized nutrition, lifestyle and supplement support.
Brooke Boskovich, The Fertility Dietitian
Medical Disclaimer:
The information provided in this blog is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your healthcare provider or qualified medical professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this blog.
