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SUMMER AND FERTILITY

SUMMER AND FERTILITY

Summer is the season of relaxation, vacations, and renewal. However, for many couples trying to conceive, this period is accompanied by questions: Can the heat affect fertility? What conditions favor or hinder the effort?

Let's look at how summer interacts with fertility physiology and treatments — and what you can do to use it to your advantage.

Temperature and male fertility

Increased ambient temperature during the summer months can negatively affect sperm quality. When the temperature rises — whether due to heat waves, tight clothing, or habits like using a laptop for long hours on your feet — sperm production is affected. 📌 Advice: Choose comfortable, cotton clothing and avoid prolonged exposure to hot surfaces.

Sun, vitamin D and ovulation

Summer increases our exposure to sunlight, and with it our production of vitamin D. This vitamin has been shown to play a role in regulating ovulation and egg quality. Research has shown that women with normal vitamin D levels have a better chance of conceiving — whether naturally or through IVF.

📌 Advice: Short daily walks in the sun (before peak hours) are beneficial. In some cases, vitamin D supplementation may be recommended.

Psychology, relaxation and hormonal balance

Reducing stress is one of the greatest allies of fertility. Summer offers the opportunity to unwind, to get closer to our partner. On the contrary, chronic stress has been linked to hormonal imbalances, which can negatively affect both male and female fertility. 📌 Advice: Spend quality time together, enjoy simple moments and make room for tenderness. Small moments of calm make a big difference.

Fertility treatments and summer

Many couples wonder: “Should we keep trying or wait until September?” The answer depends on each case. With proper planning and expert guidance, summer can be an ideal time to start or continue an assisted reproduction program.

Dr. Alexandros Traianos, head of the Center for Reproductive Medicine & Embryology, approaches each story with knowledge, discretion and consistency. Every couple is unique — and so should the approach they deserve.

Final thoughts

Summer is not just about sun and sea. It's also a chance for a fresh start. Don't hesitate to seek support and scientific guidance. Fertility doesn't "take a vacation" — and you don't have to feel alone on this journey.

At the Dr. Alexandros Traianos Center for Reproductive Medicine & Embryology, we are by your side every season of the year.

📞 Contact us to schedule a meeting or a preventive checkup tailored to your needs.

Center for Reproductive and Fetal Medicine

Effective doctor-patient communication is vital to providing high-quality health care. Any communication regarding your medical profile (getting results, instructions, answering questions, concerns) will be done directly with the doctor. This means no midwife or secretary will interrupt your conversations. Instead, if you call with any concerns, they will be there right away to address your needs. Contact us by calling 694 649 8771 or by completing the relevant Contact Form.

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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.