Do’s and Don’ts for Ensuring Successful Pregnancy

Do’s and Don’ts for Ensuring Successful Pregnancy Using IVF Treatment

IVF or In Vitro Fertilization is an increasing popular fertility treatment performed to cure infertility issues in couples. The number of infertility cases is on the rise across the world and due to which infertile couples seek IVF treatment in order to have a baby. Infertility is when a couple cannot conceive despite the recurrent attempts of trying to get pregnant for six months to a year.

One of the leading causes behind infertility is unhealthy habits that people are accustomed to, bad lifestyle habits, high-stress levels, health problems, trying to conceive at a later age, etc. Due to these various reasons, the couples fail at conceiving and have to take the assistance of fertility treatment to accomplish their dream of enjoying parenthood. IVF is one of the most famous and extensively performed assisted reproductive techniques to help infertile couples conceive.

In an IVF treatment, fertilization occurs outside the human body or without the aid of a human body. This way it bypasses various steps involved in the natural process of attaining conception due to which the couple were not able to conceive naturally and makes pregnancy attainable. The male and female gametes that are used in the fertility treatment are analyzed carefully for finding any anomalies and removing them for an effective embryo formation and effectuating a healthy pregnancy, which helps in enhancing the chances of healthy IVF pregnancy.

Infertile couples choose IVF treatment for receiving the best results in their fertility treatment and achieving their dream of having a baby. Fertility Centre Nepal is a prominent medical tourism agency in Nepal offering the services of well-qualified and experienced fertility specialists. We provide a superlative quality IVF treatment at a low cost to all the patients. IVF is a prolonged and emotionally draining procedure and picking the fertility centre for your IVF treatment becomes critical for having the highest chances of success in your treatment.  

For increasing your chances of achieving a healthy IVF pregnancy, there are some do’s and don’ts that the patient should adhere to in order to acquire success in the IVF treatment.

Maintain a Healthier Lifestyle

Although it is important to adopt a healthy lifestyle in your life, however, it is most advisable when a couple chooses to undergo an IVF treatment. The doctor may suggest you incorporate a nutritious diet into your schedule or abstain from certain habits that may cause trouble in the effective attainment of pregnancy. The quality of your lifestyle affects the quality of your eggs and sperms, which together form an embryo that is placed inside the woman’s womb. Therefore, it is crucial for ensuring a fertile environment inside your body for assuring better chances of success in the fertility treatment.

Adopt a nutrition-rich diet

You should begin by making alterations to your diet as what you put into your stomach on a daily basis because it creates a fertile environment inside your body, which increases the chances of success in your IVF. Opting for a nutrition-rich diet is important for your fertility and pregnancy and ingesting foods with rich in vitamins, zinc, folic acids, antioxidants, zinc, and foods with other essential nutrients help in nourishing your body in the course of your IVF treatment. It is also advisable to take supplements such as coenzyme q 10, omega 3 fish oil, prenatal vitamin, folic acid, vitamin A, C, and E, iron, etc for preparing yourself for the IVF treatment. One of the major causes of failure in IVF cycle is a vitamin D deficiency; therefore, taking vitamin D supplements is suggested in order to increase the chances of conception.

Increase your fluid consumption

The patient undergoing the IVF treatment should increase their water consumption as it helps in detoxifying your body for removing unwanted elements. It aids in dealing with the complications involved in a pregnancy and handling mood swings. Drinking a sufficient quantity of water also helps in reducing the detrimental effects of heavy medication given to the patient during the IVF treatment.

Abstain from rigorous physical activities

While it is critical to maintaining a healthy body weight for the IVF treatment, it is also important to avoid intense physical activities as it may cause potential damage to the reproductive organs of the patient. Heavy workout can also impact your chances of success in the IVF. However, you can stick to a low-intensity exercising routine that involves walks, yoga, stretching, etc.

Avoid alcohol and smoking

Consumption of alcohol, smoking, and even smoking has detrimental effects on the quality of sperms and eggs. Alcohol is pernicious to the effective development of a fetus and should be avoided if a couple wishes to have a healthy baby. Also, excessive smoking consumption negatively impacts the health of an individual and decreases fertility. Therefore, it is suggested to the patient to abstain from alcohol and smoking or any other addictions if they want to get pregnant using IVF.

Avoid stress and meditate

IVF treatment is a long and arduous treatment process and therefore it is important to maintain your emotional balance and keep your energy levels high. While it is normal to feel and doubtful regarding the results of the IVF treatment but it is not helpful in the long-term. It is crucial to stay positive and avoid participating in any type of stressful thinking if you want to experience positive results in your IVF treatment. Try meditating for de-stressing yourself if your stress levels are high.


What to Expect at a Fertility Centre

What to Expect When You go for the First Consultation in the Fertility Centre?

Are you struggling to achieve pregnancy? Having hurdles in achieving pregnancy and seeking best guidance from the fertility expert? Here you are landed on the correct page, where you can find a complete detail regarding the pregnancy-associated issue. This page is about the information What to Expect at a Fertility Centre when you are planning to go for medical assistance.

If you are getting trouble to conceive through regular unprotected intercourse for more than a year, then this is the time you should rush for a fertility clinic. There are specific criteria of this rule as well; you want to know what. Couples under the age of 35 and attempting to conceive for more than one year, they might have infertility and is recommended for them to go for the guidance. On the other hand, couples who are above 35 and under 40, if they are trying to conceive for more than six months, then they should plan for their fertility consultation without any delay. If you are plus 40, later after three months, you should pay a visit. 

Your Ob-gyn will guide you for the next step and will recommend a fertility specialist who can solve the case if it is advanced. However, you need not take stress hearing the word – fertility treatment and meeting up with the fertility specialist. Take it Ease! It’s not at all a rocket science, where you have to think a lot.

So, you are outlining to pay a visit to the fertility centre. If yes, there are some aspects which you need to know before going fertility clinic for your fertility-related issue. 

Several things you need to keep in your mind –

We understand the first step of the fertility journey can be both – exciting as well as nerve-racking.  Couples at their first appointment with the fertility specialist have n number of question marks and the subject to ask.

The first consultation of yours is essential in many ways; mainly, it’s an opportunity for you to find the keys of your so many questions. The main motto of the first consultation is to build a clear map of your fertility journey. During the session, the couple meets with the fertility expert and the team that cares for the patient’s requirements and needs. The specialist will evaluate the individual’s infertility issue. Once the doctor gets confirmed about the root behind infertility, the specialist will plan to perform the most appropriate treatment for your case.

Now the major question comes, what to expect, and what should be the preparation you need to do for your first consultation in the fertility centre.

Mentioned below are all the essential aspects which you should know for the first visit to the fertility centre.

What does a couple need to Bring?

  • A couple is required to bring the copies of medical records, that may include –
    • Records of the medical history
    • If the couple has undergone any fertility evaluation or treatment
  • Pre-plan the questions you want to ask from the fertility expert. It is the best idea one can do before lining up the consultation with the fertility centre. During the session, you need to ready to give the answer asked by the specialist as well. However, make sure you ask all questions by your side.
  • You can be there at the fertility centre with your partner. It’s not necessary to bring your partner. But for you to have your partner by your side makes a comfort zone to discuss with the specialist.

During A Couple’s Initial Consultation – Prepare yourself for the diagnostic test and the treatment if the specialist will suggest to you after the confirmation of your infertility. Mentioned below are some of the helpful examples or questions that you can ask for the first consultation. You can add any of your questions as well in the below list.    

  • Fertility evaluation: 

What is the cause that is becoming the hurdle in my pregnancy? What specific evaluation would you consider to diagnose my infertility reason? What is the cost of the evaluation test? How many fertility diagnostic options are there and which one is the best suitable at a reasonable price?

  • Diagnosis:

How many days do I need to wait to get the report of my infertility issue? Do I need to come again here in the centre or will I get my report through the mail? 

  • Treatment:

The treatment of your infertility disorder depends upon the result of your tests. The doctor will profoundly evaluate the case and let you know the appropriate treatment based on your infertility occurrence. Meanwhile, a couple may ask the specialist –

  • Based on the diagnostic tests, what are the fertility options available for me to get pregnant?
  • May I know the success rate of the treatments in terms of successful deliveries?
  • A couple must ask the success rate of the fertility centre, where they have been.
  • Is there any side-effect or risk associated with these fertility treatments?

You would likely to encounter following tests at the first visit –

Couples, during their initial consultation, have to go through with some tests. These tests are done to evaluate the base root of the fertility issue of a male or female. The tests are used to diagnose the couple’s fertility problems; set-up a baseline structure for future tests, and to identify the problem that is interfering with infertility issue.

At the first visit, you’re possible to come across with the subsequent tests:

For women:

  • Ultrasound to evaluate the female’s ovaries
  • Blood work (to test out female’s hormone levels) such as:
    • Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
    • luteinizing hormone (LH)
    • Thyroid- Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
    • PRL (prolactin)
  • Evaluation of fallopian tubes
  • Pelvic ultrasound examine

For men:

  • A male has to provide his semen sample to the fertility centre
  • Semen analysis test
  • Blood tests

AT The End –

Once a fertility expert gets familiar with the exact cause of a couple’s infertility, the fertility team recommends the patient the most appropriate treatment based on their case. Each individual has different issue according to the infertility issue –

  • If a woman is having the problem of ovulation, then it can be solved using the fertility drugs under the response by ultrasound. This procedure is known as ovulation induction. Ovulation induction is sometimes combined with IUI treatment as well (as per the case of the couple).
  • If the female has an issue in her fallopian tubes (either blocked or damaged), then IVF treatment is recommended.
  • If there is the primary issue of endometriosis, then IUI can also work. However, if a female has an advanced level of endometriosis, then IVF is the best option to achieve pregnancy.
  • If a man has less count of sperm or low mobility, then IVF treatment with ICSI is referred.
  • If a male has an advanced level of male factor infertility, then IVF-ICSI with Sperm Surgical Retrieval process is performed. This surgical procedure is suggested only when a male has no sperm in his semen sample.

Fertility Centre Nepal is one of the leading fertility treatments providers across Nepal and overseas as well. We do have several branches outside Nepal and inside Nepal. A couple, if seeking the best medical assistance for their pregnancy-related issue or fertility issues, then we are always there for them at any step.    


How does age affect women fertility

How Does Age Affect Women Fertility ?

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A woman is born with all the eggs she is going to have in her lifetime. The age of women eggs gets decrease with her increased age. This is the reason that age is an important factor which affects women fertility. According to the study, good health of the women can improve the chance of her to get pregnant and having a healthy baby, however, it does not override the effects of age on the woman’s fertility.

Earlier the women who are in their early to mid-20s have around 65 to 75% of chances of getting pregnant every month but now with the change in scenarios women are busy with their careers, prefer late marriages etc. due to which they start planning the baby in their mid-30’s where generally women fertility starts declining and the decline speeds up after the age of 35. By age 40, the chance of women to get pregnant in any monthly cycle is dipped down to around 20 to 25%.

Generally, people have a misconception that IVF treatment can overcome age-related infertility in women; however, the increased age of women also affects chances of success with IVF. It has been found that the chance of a live birth resulting from one IVF cycle for women of different ages varies from each other. At Fertility Center Nepal, we have fertility experts who make the pregnancy possible for the women above the age of 40 years in one IVF cycle and there are some women who are under the age of 35 have gone through more than 2 IVF cycles to achieve the pregnancy.

The fertility experts at Fertility Center Nepal advice the older women to use the donated eggs from young, healthy and fertile women to increase her chances of pregnancy.

How long it takes a woman to get pregnant depending on her age?

The study says that 8 out of 10 of couples where the women are under the age of 40 years will get pregnant naturally within a year of having regular unprotected sex for every 2 to 3 days.

It has been found that the couples who are having regular unprotected sex:

  • Around 7 out of 10 women at the age of 30 years will conceive a baby within one year.
  • Around 5 out of 10 women at the age of 35 years will conceive a baby within one year.
  • Around 3 out of 10 women at the age of 40 years will conceive a baby within one year.

The fertility experts at Fertility Center Nepal says that there are several other causes for fertility problems, but sometimes we are unable to find the exact cause and this is known as unexplained infertility. Unexplained infertility is rare when the woman is in her 20s but becomes the most common cause of infertility in women over 35 years of age.

At Fertility Center Nepal we have treatments like IVF (in vitro fertilization) which help the women who are facing difficulties in conceiving a baby.  It is important for you to meet your gynecologist if you haven’t conceived after a year of trying or within six months of trying to conceive if you are over 36 years.

If you are dealing with any other health concerns related to your fertility for e.g. endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or thyroid problems, etc. then you should consult your doctor at an early stage when you found the symptoms.

It is important to know for everyone that age is not the only thing that affects your fertility, other things like smoking, alcohol, use of other drugs, obesity and sexually transmitted diseases, etc. can also impact your ability to get pregnant.

If you are not ready in your mid-20’s to conceive a baby and thinking about having a baby later in your life then try not to get too stressed as it impacts the age of your fertility.

What if the male partner is older?

According to the study, men’s age also affects the ability to have a baby as it declines with age, but not as much as women’s.

It has been found that it becomes difficult to get pregnant for a woman if the age of the male partner is above 40 and female age is also over 40 years.

Other reasons why older men may have less chance of pregnancy are as follows:

  • Poor quality or low quality of sperm
  • Abnormal shape of sperm
  • The lower level of male sex hormones
  • Less interest in sex

How does the age of women affect pregnancy?

It has been found that most women over the ideal age of childbearing have healthy pregnancies and babies; however, complications in pregnancy such as miscarriage also increase with their increased age.

The rate of miscarriage occurs in women around:

  • 1 out of 10 pregnancies in women younger than the age of 30 years.
  • 2 out of 10 pregnancies in women between the age group of 35 to 39.
  • 4 out of 10 pregnancies in women older than the age of 45 years.

Women who are over the age of 40 years are at higher risk of problems in pregnancy which includes the following:

  • Diabetes and high blood pressure
  • Having twins or more create complications
  • Stillbirth
  • Cesarean section or longer labor pain
  • Baby with Down’s syndrome
  • Pre-eclampsia this is a very dangerous condition for baby and mother both.

What women do to make her healthy late pregnancy?

The following are the things that you should keep in your mind before you plan to have a baby and these are:

  • Maintain your ideal body weight and it should not be more or less than your body mass index (BMI).
  • Stop smoking
  • Do regular physical activities
  • Eat a healthy and proper diet
  • Take folic acid for at least 2 months before conception
  • Reduce the intake of caffeine
  • Avoid alcohol or illegal drugs
  • Speak to your fertility expert about any existing medical problem
  • Get your sexually transmitted disease checked
  • Get your cervical screening within three years

 


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