Advice For Couples To Improve Chances of Pregnancy
We are committed to helping each couple optimize their chances for pregnancy in each treatment cycle. We understand that treatment of infertility can be both costly and emotionally stressful. Preparing for the stresses associated with treatment of infertility before starting ovarian stimulation has been shown to improve a couple's chance of becoming pregnant. Additionally, studies have shown that certain environmental exposures and lifestyle habits may decrease fertility. To optimize each couple's chance for success , we recommend the following.
Male Partner: .
  • Heat is damaging to sperm. The temperature of the testes should be 2c less than the body temperature .Wash the testicles in cold water 2-3 times daily .
  • Loose fitting pants and boxer shorts may be beneficial if you work or exercise in a warm environment or if you sit for prolonged periods . avoid nylon or wool underwear and use cotton underwear .
  • Avoid drinking more than one alcoholic beverage per day. Excessive alcohol consumption decreases
male fertility .it also affects the sexual performance of the man . ( through affecting androgen level ).
  • Smoking decreases male fertility and may lower the number of fertilized eggs .Attempt to stop smoking
if possible . if you cannot stop smoking , attempt to reduce the number of cigarettes smoked .
  • Abstinence for long periods result in increasing the number of old sperms in the semen consequently
decreasing the number of sperms with ability to fertilize an egg . we advice having intercourse every 3
days at least .
  • When a man is affected by a disease , however simple such as tonsillitis , it could result in lowering his
sperm count consequently his sperms ability to fertilize . semen tests should be repeated in such cases.
  • Infections affecting the genitals could affect the sperm count , for example infections of the Epididymis
or the Vas deferens could cause its blockage . testicular infection ( orchitis ) results in the same outcome.
if you feel any symptoms, however mild consult your doctor .
  • Some medicines affect the production of sperms and reduce the sperm count . consult your doctor if you
are taking any medication .
  • Avoid exposure to chemicals such as being produced by factories .
  • Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy affects sperm production . consult your doctor.
  • If you are using any medicine or herbs , please inform your doctor as it may interact with what the
doctor prescribe for you .
Female Partner :
  • Smoking decreases your chance of pregnancy and increases the incidence of pregnancy complications such as miscarriage and premature labor, especially in women over 35 years , we recommend you stop smoking prior to your IVF treatment. You should not smoke during pregnancy.
  • Avoid using alcohol before and during your IVF treatment cycle. Alcohol should not be consumed in any amount during pregnancy.
  • If you are overweight , try dieting also exercise regularly regularly as it helps improve the circulation this
increasing your chances of pregnancy.
  • If you are severely underweight , this may result in having irregular periods or not having periods . try to
increase your weight to normal standards .
  • Avoid drinking large amount of coffee daily as it lowers your chances of pregnancy . do not concern
more than three cups daily .
  • If you are taking any medication , please inform your doctor . some medicine might affect ovulation .
Male and Female Partner
  • If you use any prescription drugs other than those prescribed by your doctor, inform your doctor so these drugs can be evaluated for any harmful effects on male or female fertility.
  • Several studies have shown that couples who have good emotional support from family members, friends, other infertile couples, or a doctor have a higher pregnancy rate than couples who do not have this type of emotional support. IVF can be very stressful.
  • Keep stress as low as possible before and during your IVF cycle. Maintain a healthy lifestyle and eating habits. Take a multivitamin-mineral supplement
  • Avoid exposing skin to potentially toxic chemicals or breathing toxic fumes or vapors. This includes such things as pesticides, herbicides, paints, stains, varnishes, glues, organic solvents, inks, and heavy metals. Heavy application of perfume or cologne should also be avoided.
  • Regular intercourse ( every 3 days at least ) renew the semen and result in better quality sperms.
  • Daily intercourse of pregnancy especially when the male is suffering from oligoasthenospermia

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