While undergoing IVF treatment, you need to understand what is stimulation and in Janam Test Tube Baby Centre patients are well counselled for the same. It is intended to mimic the body’s natural ovulatory cycle, where naturally produced hormones stimulate the eggs to mature and be released. IVF stimulation is done by medications or hormone injections to promote a number of eggs to mature at once for a higher pregnancy probability. Hormone injections for ovarian stimulation also help to improve the quality of the eggs. As the second part of IVF treatment, ovarian stimulation is commonly used for egg retrieval. These eggs can be used immediately or stored for later use. This process is mainly used for those diagnosed with a form of ovulatory dysfunction since it helps induce ovulation.
The Do’s
Prioritize good health for at least 3 months. At Janam Test Tube Baby Centre patients health is prioritize before stimulation. A healthy pregnancy starts long before conception. It takes about 3 months for spermatogenesis (the process of generating mature, functional sperm) to occur.
However important sperm health is, women’s prenatal health is even more important. The general advice is to start prenatal vitamins at least 3 months before trying to conceive. In other words, prenatal vitamins are not just important for fetal health but for your own.
- Manage your stress: Stress is more than feeling. It is actually a physiological response. It impacts your health--and the longer you’re stressed, the bigger the impact. And you’ll need stress relief techniques to turn to. Here are a few ideas:
- Drawing/painting/coloring; DIY projects
- Meditation/breathwork
- Sports
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Boxing
- Cleaning
- Photography
Doctors and counsellors at Janam Test Tube Baby Centre keep a good counselling regime for the patients to keep them stress free.
- Eat well: Exercise moderately. For now, shoot for a few hours of aerobic activity per week and keep the intensity light to moderate. Eating well can be a little harder to define, but here are some great principles: avoid alcohol and smoking. Eat nutrient dense food, including lots of plants, nuts, seeds, fish, eggs and avocado, and any other foods dense in essential nutrients and high in good fats. Lay off the sugar and inflammatory foods.
- Sleep 7+ hours per night: You’ve optimized your diet and exercise and gotten your stress under control. A good night’s sleep may just happen on its own. And by “good” we mean at least 7 hours. Not only do you need to be in good physical condition, but the emotional journey of IVF takes a toll on a couple.
- Gather friends and family: IVF can be an emotional ride--challenging, thrilling, exciting, uncertain. Physical health is important, but it isn’t everything, especially when things get hard. Having people you can turn to for comfort and support is as important as following the other tips in this article.
The Don’ts
- Don’t Drink Alcohol Research shows that alcohol can have a significant impact on pregnancy. One study showed that for men and women who drink more than four drinks per week, odds of failed fertilization are nearly 50% higher. Men who drink beer each day lower their likelihood of successful implantation, as do women who drink white wine (by 22%). Women who drink also experience lower estrogen levels and have significantly fewer eggs.
- Don’t rely on caffeine There’s evidence to suggest that caffeine leads to higher likelihood of failed IVF. Given that stress and fatigue typically lead to higher caffeine intake, we encourage stress management and more sleep over more caffeine. It’s hard to give up your daily coffee, yes. One small cup every now and then is ok, but modifying sleep habits, diet and exercise may give you a natural boost in energy and mood without the risk to pregnancy--and the afternoon slump.
- Don’t exercise for weight loss: This is the one suggestion that is specifically for women. Your weight loss goals may be inspired by better health or prescribed by your doctor. Either way, we recommend that you lose weight before starting IVF. In fact, as mentioned above, you’re going to need all the extra energy and nutrients that you can get. Best not to do it on a caloric deficit. Similarly, exercise stresses the body. Stress-induced by light and moderate exercise can be beneficial. Research shows, however, that starting a new exercise regimen, especially an intense one (as is typically the case with weight loss) can get in the way of conception.
- Start preparing for IVF now. And if you’ve already begun your rounds, start applying this advice to your life today. From preconception through pregnancy, these tips will help you be healthy, more likely to conceive, and have a healthy baby
Risks associated with exercising during IVF
As always, it’s important to consider potential risks and to consult a medical professional before beginning a new exercise regimen. Avoid high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and intense cardio routines during an IVF cycle. Generally speaking, you should steer clear of activities that could injure your uterus or abdomen or affect egg production.
Conclusion
The IVF journey is not easy. Many steps cause a lot of stress and may seem difficult. All you need to navigate these is to be equipped with the right knowledge. Support from family and friends is also vital. By following these do’s and don’ts during IVF stimulation, you are set on the right path for chances of a successful pregnancy. Team of IVF experts and support staff of Janam Test Tube Baby Centre monitor all the above parameters for a safe IVF journey for it’s patients.
