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PREPARING FOR IN VITRO FERTILIZATION: WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

PREPARING FOR IN VITRO FERTILIZATION: WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an important step for couples who want to have a child and are having difficulty conceiving. Proper preparation before IVF is crucial to optimizing your chances of success and maintaining your health throughout the process.

 What to Do Before IVF

  1. Medical Checkup and Planning  

   Before starting treatment, your doctor will recommend a series of tests, such as hormone testing, ultrasound, and sperm testing, to determine the general state of the couple's reproductive health.

  1. Improving Nutrition  

   Diet plays an important role in fertility. Choose a diet rich in nutrients and antioxidants, which support healthy egg and sperm development. Include fruits, vegetables, omega-3 fats, and protein in your diet.

  1. Maintaining a Healthy Weight  

   A healthy weight is important, as excessive weight gain or loss can affect hormonal balance and reduce the chances of IVF success.

  1. Avoiding Smoking and Alcohol Consumption  

   Smoking and alcohol can affect the quality of eggs and sperm, so it is important to avoid them before and during IVF.

  1. Stress Control and Psychological Support  

   Stress can have a negative impact on the IVF process. Find ways to relax, such as yoga, or psychological support, to maintain your mental balance.

  1. Taking Supplements  

   Your doctor may recommend fertility-boosting vitamins and supplements, such as folic acid, vitamin D, and other antioxidants, which support the development of healthy eggs and sperm.

  1. Good Hydration  

   Drinking water is important for your health and well-being during IVF. Staying well hydrated helps maintain hormonal balance and improve blood circulation.

What to Expect from the In Vitro Fertilization Process

IVF involves the use of ovulation-enhancing drugs, egg collection, in vitro fertilization, and embryo implantation in the uterus. The entire process requires mental and physical preparation, and expert support can help you prepare better.

In conclusion

Proper preparation before IVF can enhance the chances of success of the procedure and help maintain your physical and mental health. With the right lifestyle choices and proper medical guidance, you can significantly improve your chances of a successful pregnancy.

Schedule an appointment at our clinic to receive personalized advice on your preparation for IVF and ensure the best possible care for your reproductive health.

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The association of IVF drugs with cancer risk is a major concern for women enrolled in these programs. But the plethora of bibliographic reports collected from credible scientific studies and published in reputable medical journals worldwide are reassuring and do not confirm this concern.

Of course not. In about a third of cases, infertility is due to the woman (female factor), while in a third of cases, it is due to the man (male factor). The remaining one-third is due to both (both men and women) or even to unknown factors.

The quantity and quality of a man's sperm can be affected by his health and lifestyle. Some factors that can reduce the quantity and / or quality of sperm are:

  • the alcohol
  • drugs
  • environmental toxins, including pesticides and lead
  • smoking
  • health problems
  • medicines
  • radiotherapy and chemotherapy
  • the age

Success rates vary at each IVF Center. Very important factors are also the age of the woman, the levels of her hormones and of course the sperm of the husband. Rates generally range from 45% or slightly higher for women up to 35 years old.

Infertility is defined as the failure to conceive after one year (or 6 months, if it is a woman over 35) with normal, regular sexual intercourse. In other words, when a year passes without the woman becoming pregnant, the couple should consult their doctor to determine the cause of the pregnancy and then treat it. We must all, however, be aware and not forget that the age factor is the most critical for female fertility and that the individualized approach of each couple is the "golden key" that solves the problem.

The number of treatment cycles a woman can undergo is not specified. It is certain that in our country there are high level obstetricians-gynecologists and organized infertility treatment centers, which offer impeccable medical services at this level. If there are correct indications (eg ovaries that respond to stimulation therapy, good quality endometrium, etc.) the success rate -especially with the use of newer techniques and biotechnological drugs, which show increased bioactivity compared to conventional drugs from urine- totals approximately 65%-70% after 4 cycles of treatment.

At the Center for Reproductive Medicine of Dr. Traianos we offer egg / sperm cryopreservation services for those who have a personal or medical reason and need this service. We use the most modern vitrification technique in the freezing of sperm and eggs.

The collection of eggs takes 10-15 minutes, it is not painful, it is done under intoxication and after the end of the process you return to your activities.

In general, experts agree that the fact that a couple has already had a child can be considered proof that there is no infertility problem in the first place. It is like a small test that has been done and proves that they "made it" at least once. On the other hand, however, we must be aware that things may have changed in the meantime and a problem may have arisen (e.g. the man may have suffered some inflammation, which affects the quality of his sperm or something has intervened that affects female fertility: an inflammation, a gynecological surgery, an abortion, etc.).

In any case, if a reasonable period of time (one year) passes and a couple is unable to achieve pregnancy, then they should, with the help of their doctor, investigate whether there has been a problem causing infertility.