Contents:
- Medical Video: How to support implantation in your two week wait
- Tips for increasing the success of IVF
- 1. Instill more than one embryo
- 2. Take vitamin D
- 3. Live a healthy lifestyle and keep your ideal weight
- 4. Avoid alternative treatments or herbal medicines during the IVF process
- 5. Do acupuncture
- 6. Manage stress
- 7. Take DHEA supplements
Medical Video: How to support implantation in your two week wait
IVF program or known in medical terms known as in vitro fertilization (IVF) is usually one of the recommended solutions for couples who have fertility problems. Since the IVF procedure costs little, various methods are used to increase success.
Tips for increasing the success of IVF
1. Instill more than one embryo
According to researchers at the Medical Research Council in Bristol and the University of Glasgow, two embryos are better than one embryo. This is intended to increase the chances of pregnancy and live birth that are successful in older women.
Medical Director of Zita West Clinic, Dr. George Ndukwe added that women's age is the most important determinant of increasing live births after IVF. Pregnancy opportunities decrease significantly for women over 35 years. For this reason, this method is considered as one of the solutions for older women who want to get pregnant.
Some studies have shown that women over 40 years old and implanting two embryos in IVF procedures have a high success rate. Compared to young women who implanted two embryos, older women were at lower risk of experiencing preterm birth and low birth weight.
2. Take vitamin D
A 2014 study conducted on 335 women found that vitamin D deficiency was at risk of getting poor IVF results. According to recent research, women who are deficient in vitamin D are more difficult to conceive even through IVF.
You can get Vitamin D naturally from the sun. In addition, eating foods containing vitamin D such as salmon and tuna is also highly recommended. Even so, further research is still needed to examine the effect of vitamin D adequacy on fetal implantation and pregnancy.
3. Live a healthy lifestyle and keep your ideal weight
Applying a healthy lifestyle can maximize your health and that of your baby. Eating foods that contain whole wheat, protein, fruit, and vegetables can provide you and your baby with maximum nutritional intake.
If before you and your partner are active smokers and consume alcohol, then when deciding to undergo this IVF program you are advised to stop it for the health and success of this program. Smoking can damage your and your partner's fertility. Therefore, it's good that three months before undergoing this program you have stopped smoking.
In addition, you also need to reduce your consumption of caffeine even if possible refrain from consuming it. This is because very low levels of caffeine (around 2-50 mg) can also influence the success of the IVF program that you are living.
In addition, exercising to maintain an ideal body weight is also highly recommended. According to a study from the Fertility Center of Illinois, an unhealthy body mass index or weight can reduce the success rate of your IVF. Especially for women under the age of 36 years. Check your body mass whether it's ideal or not with this BMI calculator or at bit.ly/indeksmassatubuh.
4. Avoid alternative treatments or herbal medicines during the IVF process
A study conducted in Denmark found that out of 800 women who were in an IVF program, the group that did support therapy and alternatives reduced their chances of getting pregnant by 30 percent. Most of these groups consume herbal concoctions.
There is no scientific data that shows that herbal ingredients are 100 percent safe for consumption, especially for people who are in a pregnant program. Experts say that some herbs actually contain harmful mercury levels if consumed during pregnancy.
5. Do acupuncture
An endocrinologist said that acupuncture is expected to improve blood flow to the uterus and ovaries. Based on research, women who did acupuncture on the day of embryo transfer took place more likely to get pregnant than those who did not. There is no harm in trying this method, with a note that your doctor allows it.
6. Manage stress
A study published in 2014 in Human Reproduction states that there is a relationship between high stress levels and infertility. Based on these studies, scientists believe that stress can contribute to infertility, although this is not a direct cause.
Even though it still reaps the pros and cons, it's a good idea to maintain stress levels that might hamper your pregnancy program. Stretch your stress in a healthy way, such as exercise or writing a diary.
7. Take DHEA supplements
A study shows that women who take DHEA supplements (Dehydroepiandrosterone) have a three times greater chance of getting pregnant. This supplement can increase hormone levels in the body. Although many doctors are not sure why this supplement is influential, providing extra hormones from this supplement is worth a try.
Because, these supplements are believed to increase the quality and development of eggs and contribute to healthy pregnancy and childbirth. If your obstetrician recommends it, you will usually start a dose of 25-300 mg per day for 6-8 weeks before the next IVF period.
The most important thing, follow your obstetrician's advice and advice because the doctor will choose the best treatment for you and your partner.
