And during the COVID-19 crisis followed by the
lockdown, they have suffered a lot as IVF is a time-sensitive treatment.
The factors influencing conception are multifaceted, but the key indicator of
future success is the female partner's age. Let’s see how age affects a woman’s chances of getting pregnant, when it’s time to seek help, and ways to improve fertility:Your
Chances of getting pregnant decreases as you age
Though the number is surprising, a woman only has
around a 15 to 20 percent chance of conception each month and, depending on how
old she is, her window to get pregnant varies. In the time period of one year:
- 20 to 24-year-old has an 86 percent chance of conceiving
- 25 to 29-year-old has a 78 percent chance of conceiving
- 30 to 34-year-old has a 63 percent chance of conceiving
- 35 to 39-year-old has a 52 percent chance of conceiving
Couples often wonder how long they should be trying
to get pregnant on their own before seeking guidance from a fertility
specialist. Age is the critical factor here. If there are no obvious fertility
concerns:
- A woman under the age of 35 should seek care after trying unsuccessfully for approximately 1 year.
- A woman between the ages of 35 and 39 should seek care after trying unsuccessfully for 6 months.
- A woman 40 years or older should seek care after trying unsuccessfully for 3 months.
Women of any age with certain conditions should
proactively talk with a fertility expert about how her chances of getting
pregnant. Women who have endometriosis, irregular cycles, or a history of
pelvic inflammatory disease, as well as women who have had two or more
miscarriages, should consider seeing a specialist as soon as possible whenever
she thinks to start a family. The same goes for women who have major health
issues, including women who have cancer and are getting ready to undergo
chemotherapy or radiation.
Most fertility doctors can see those patients almost
immediately. There's an option to quickly freeze their eggs, and we have
special programs and abilities to get free or significantly reduced medicine,
and that's really important for women to know.
LIFESTYLE
CHANGES TO IMPROVE FERTILITY
When many people think of fertility treatment, they
imagine sophisticated testing, powerful medications, and high-tech procedures
without realizing that even simple lifestyle changes can improve fertility
health and have a tremendously positive impact on the ability to conceive.
1. Maintaining a
healthy weight is very must
It’s important to prepare your body for conception.
One way to do this is to achieve an optimal weight through exercise and a
healthy diet. Obesity and being underweight both could leave a impact on your
fertility chances. Studies show that losing as little as 5 percent of your body
weight may increase your chances of pregnancy. Underweight individuals also are
predisposed to risk factors that you can remedy with proper nutrition and achieving
an optimal weight.
2. Quit smoking
It’s no surprise that smoking presents risks to your
overall health. However, many people don’t realize the effect smoking has on
fertility. Studies have shown that women who smoke have a 54 percent chance of
taking a year or longer to conceive compared with nonsmokers. Same goes for
hookah lovers, the more you inhale that smoke, the more chemicals that enter
the body, which increases the rate of follicular depletion and reduces estrogen
levels in the body. Not only women but smoking effects men as well and can
decrease their sperm count by 22 percent.
3. Stop consuming alcohol when planning to conceive
Women who consume a moderate amount of alcohol (up
to five drinks per week) have shown a decrease in fertility. Women who consume
10 alcoholic drinks per week show an even greater decrease in their chances of
conceiving. Since there is no confirmed data of a safe threshold for
consumption, we recommend refraining from all alcohol when trying to conceive
and during pregnancy.
4. Manage stress and anxiety appropriately
For many women, their stress levels may already be
high when they are trying to conceive or begin treatment. When you begin
fertility treatment, we strongly recommend patients to join a support group. Try
yoga, meditation, practice deep breathing , listen to soft music etc while
these alternative therapies have not been proven to increase conception rates,
these activities have helped many patients better manage the emotional stress
of infertility and support them before and during treatment. Even modest
lifestyle adjustments in can make a difference in improving your fertility and
help you get pregnant faster.
5. Get enough sleep
We all know how important it is to get a beauty sleep,
but did you know that you’ll get a much better quality of sleep if you sleep in
total darkness? According to studies published in Fertility and Sterility,
melatonin production can be lowered by artificial light including the light
emitted from your smart phone or tablet. Melatonin is the sleep hormone that
helps boost fertility, so do not use smart phones or tablets before sleep and
try not to watch television as well.
How lack of sleep disrupting your fertility? Read this also
6. Know your medical history
It is important to review with your physician your
medical history, including past immunizations. We encourage patients to get up
to date with their immunizations for such conditions as influenza, chicken pox,
measles, mumps, and rubella, to name a few.
7. Seek physician care for undiagnosed and untreated
medical conditions
There are a number of medical conditions that may
negatively affect pregnancy, including prediabetes, asthma, high blood
pressure, and untreated thyroid gland which causes infertility. It is important
to have a physical examination by either a gynecologist or your primary care
physician before trying to conceive or beginning fertility treatments. A
physician can easily test for and treat conditions before you become pregnant.
The result of treatment can greatly improve your fertility, diminish the chance
of miscarriage, and promote a healthy pregnancy.
Shantah Fertility Centre is a dedicated and award
winning Centre of Excellence in the field of reproductive medicine, IVF, and
infertility. Shantah Fertility Centre under the pragmatic approach of Dr.
Anubha Singh has treatment options to help almost everyone build the family of
their dreams. And it all starts with one call+91 11 41040956 or +91 9958726341
and you can also connect with us through our Facebook page and we will be in
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