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The keys to fertility are to keep a healthy weight, exercise, and choose foods that boost the ability of both men and women to conceive and achieve pregnancy. Excess weight has been linked to 30 percent of infertility. In obese women, the rate of infertility is three times higher. Overweight women can improve fertility by losing only 5% of their weight. Resistance to insulin leads to increased insulin released in the body that stops ovulation. Overweight women often suffer from ovulation problems as well. Obesity in males affects sperm count and sperm quality also hampers testosterone and other hormones. Up to 33 percent of male infertility is caused by sperm-related issues.
Apart from the diet, the choices of the lifestyle that complement the concept include alcohol limitation, moderate daily exercise, and quitting smoking. Here, Dr. Madhuri Roy, Gynaecologist & IVF Consultant, founder, and managing director of Conceive IVF, Pune, tells you what lifestyle and food to be taken before you go for fertility treatment.
Below are some lifestyle changes that best assist your body through your IVF cycle, pregnancy, and overall health.
What you eat affects the health of your or your partner's eggs and sperm. A study reported that most men and women can decrease infertility risk caused by ovulation disorders by 80% with a healthy lifestyle and dietary changes.
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How you exercise can also influence your IVF success. Moderate workouts can minimize the risk of infertility (up to one hour) and increase the quality of sperm. Poor quality of sperm may lead to miscarriages. The risk of infertility can be increased by exercising less than 15 min. But extreme workouts may lead to infertility.
Oral health is vital. Cavities, Gum Disease, and periodontitis can negatively impact your IVF success and pregnancy.
In terms of fertility for men and women, weight is one of the most important factors. In fact, being overweight or underweight is highly associated with increased infertility.
Alcohol can have an impact, influencing conception and implantation, both on female and male fertility.
Stress can impair fertility. Try yoga, acupuncture, breathing, meditation, and other mind-body therapies. Taking massage can help too.