Showing posts with label caffeine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label caffeine. Show all posts

Wednesday, 8 February 2017

Do’s and Don’ts while undergoing IVF treatment


Today in this blog I will talk about what you should do and what you shouldn’t do during IVF treatment.  There are a few things that you need to keep in mind to better your chances of conception. 

1.Stay stress free and think positive.  As High stress levels are known to reduce fertility in both men and women and compromise on the outcome of an IVF cycle. 

2. Eat good balanced diet. Getting wholesome diet is vital for producing healthy eggs and promoting implantation of the embryo. Your diet should consist of 4-6 small meals each day and each should consist of  fresh fruits and vegetables. 

3. Staying hydrated is very important. Some women during IVF process suffer from OHSS (Ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome) so drink lots of fluids during this time. Drinking 3-5 liters of water per day can prevent OHSS in some cases. N

4. Stop alcohol consumption, even in small amounts, as it can reduce a woman's chance of conceiving by more than 50%, so why take a chance. 

5. Communication is the key. Maintain proper communication with your doctor and as well as your partner too as it will help in making your

Tuesday, 9 September 2014

ARE YOU A COFFEE DRINKER?



Are you a coffee drinker? It’s time to give it up! Caffeine is thought to restrict the growth of a developing baby by constricting blood vessels and reducing blood flow to the uterus. What’s more, a few studies have indicated that excessive consumption of caffeine if it’s more than three cups per day then it may contribute to fertility problems as well.

Caffeine may impact the ability to become pregnant. Several studies have shown that caffeine increases the length of time it takes to conceive. One study showed that women who drank more than one cup of coffee a day were half as likely to become pregnant per cycle as compared to women who consumed less. Another study in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) demonstrated that women who consumed even modest amounts of caffeine (50 mg) were likely to have decreased live birth rates. While the exact mechanism by which caffeine affects fertility is unknown, the answer may be related to the ability of caffeine to influence the quality of the developing oocyte (egg). Preliminary studies in mice and monkeys suggest caffeine inhibits oocyte maturation. An immature oocyte does not fertilize and therefore is unable to produce