The preparation before IVF is essential for a successful pregnancy.
In most cases, this preparation brings the desired results if it starts at least three months earlier in order to achieve future mothers better egg quality and future fathers healthier sperm production.
Follow the algorithm of success based on 9 points.
1. Surrounding a healthy lifestyle.
- Balanced diet: rich in fruits, vegetables, fiber, good fat (such as omega-3) and protein. Avoid foods with high sugar or fat content, processed or packaged foods, but only prefer fresh.
- Keeping healthy weight: Excessive or very low weight can affect ovulation and proper sperm production.
- Measure Exercise: Mild to moderate physical activity helps to regulate hormones and stress. Excessive exercise can bring stress with negative results.
2. Avoiding harmful substances
- No smoking: It reduces the quality of the eggs and sperm.
- No alcohol: It can affect the hormones and the function of maturation of the eggs and spermatogenesis.
- Caffeine Restriction: Recommended below 200 mg per day.
- Live in an environment without artificial aromas (such as deodorants, flavored softeners) and food in plastic packaging.
3. Use nutritional supplements
For women:
- Folic acid (at least 400-600 mcg/day): Helps prevent abnormalities of the fetal nervous tube and general fertility.
- Vitamin D: Lack of it has been associated with reduced success rates of assisted reproduction.
- CoQ10 coenzyme: Supports the function of mitochondria in the eggs.
For men, antioxidant vitamins C, E, CO Q10 selenium and zinc enhance and protect developing sperm while L Carnitine helps both in the quantity and mobility of sperm.
4. Anxiety management
- Stress affects hormones and can adversely affect fertility.
- Techniques such as yoga, meditation, acupuncture and even special psychological support can help significantly.
5. Good medical monitoring
- Take a comprehensive series of tests for any underlying problems (such as thyroid problems, hormonal issues, thrombophilia, autoimmune diseases, endometriosis, genetic infections).
6. Abstinence from sexual intercourse before ovulation.
The companion is good to abstain for 2–4 days for the optimum sperm quality.
7. Strategic Plan and IVF IVF protocol.
- Soon and targeted ovarian stimulation protocols: Some women respond better to mild stimulation (small doses of drugs).
- Multiple cycles aimed at gathering egg natural circles) and selecting the best.
- PGT-A (pre -implantation genetic control): It helps in choosing chromosomatically normal embryos, which becomes more important as age increases.
8. Endometrial preparation
9. Realistic evaluation & timely decisions
- In cases with very low ovarian adequacy (low AMI) Time plays a big role and every delay reduces the chances.
- If egg quality is too low, it may be worth considering its program donationif other options are exhausted.
Increasing the probability of IVF success (IVF) is a combination of lifestyle -related factors, proper medical monitoring and stress management.
Are you in the IVF preparation phase or have you already made a failed IVF cycle? Communicate with a special reproduction doctor Dr Marinakis for more information.