IVF succeeded in getting pregnant and giving birth because of these 5 secrets

In vitro fertilization (IVF), aka IVF, is one of the options for pregnancy programs that have a fairly high success rate. However, IVF programs are also prone to failing along the way for one reason or another. That's why in order for the IVF program to be successful until you get pregnant, you and your partner need to support it through adopting a healthier lifestyle from an early age. Like what?

The sooner you join the IVF program, the higher the chance of success

Based on data from PERFITRI REGISTRY in 2017, the average chance of successful pregnancy from IVF is 29 percent. But the sooner you get started, the better. If you and your partner start IVF under the age of 35 years, the chance of success can be up to 40 percent.

A younger age means that the body is still able to produce eggs and sperm cells that are healthier and of better quality. These two important factors make it possible to have a successful conception until pregnancy occurs. Conversely, the older you and your partner are, the chances of success will decrease dramatically due to aging body functions.

Apart from the age factor, this can also be influenced by the lifestyle of the husband and wife, which so far are both unhealthy. So far, people think that it is difficult for couples to have children because the women are not fertile. In fact, not always.

Men can also experience fertility problems, especially if their lifestyle is unhealthy. Various daily lifestyle factors can cause men to have low sperm counts or poor sperm quality, making it difficult to fertilize their partner's egg.

Want IVF to be successful? Change your lifestyle and your partner

If the couple wants the IVF program to be successful, you both need to start improving a healthy lifestyle even before you register at the IVF clinic of your choice. Here are the tips:

1. Eat nutritious foods

In fact, nutritional intake is very important to increase the fertility of married couples. "In infertile patients, almost all of them have deficiency of vitamin D, antioxidants, protein, and other nutrients," said Prof. dr. Budi Wiweko, SpOG (K), MPH, as President of the Indonesian In Vitro Fertilization Association (PERFITRI) was met by the Hello Sehat team in Cikini, Central Jakarta, Thursday (30/8) at a media gathering hosted by Merck Indonesia.

Actually, there is no type of food or special diet that can significantly increase the success of IVF. However, quoted from Parents, a study in 2014 reported that vitamin D deficiency can make IVF programs prone to failure.

That is why, Prof. Wiweko specifically recommends couples to increase their consumption of food sources of vitamin D, antioxidants, protein, and low-glycemic foods. Especially for men who experience sperm disorders.

Prof. Wiweko continued to emphasize that fresh vegetables and fruits, whole grains, meat, fish, etc. are equally good for fertility. The healthier and more varied the foods you and your partner eat each day, the better the chances of IVF success.

2. Stop smoking

Smoking is one of the main reasons why couples don't have children. Women who actively smoke are known to have a small number of eggs so that they slowly run out prematurely. The harmful toxins in cigarettes can also reduce the quality of a man's sperm as well as reduce the number of active sperm.

The reason is, sperm is very susceptible to DNA damage. This was also agreed upon by Dr. Ivan Sini, GDRM, MMIS, FRANZCOG, SpOG, as the Secretary General of PERFITRI who was also met by the Hello Sehat team in Cikini, Central Jakarta.

“Many men think they just staydepositsperm only (during IVF), "said dr. Ivan, "But in fact, the effects of free radicals in sperm cells can not be predicted. So, in general this can be fixed by avoiding smoking. "

3. Correct exercise

All types of exercise are actually good for body health. It's just that, there are several types of exercise that are prone to damage male sperm. One example is cycling.

Routine pedaling a bicycle every day is indeed healthy. However, if it is done too hard and even insists on traveling tens to hundreds of kilometers, this is at risk of causing sperm to be damaged.

"Positioncyclingit's actually not very profitable for a man's testicles. The testicles can get sick and hot due to the pressure on the bicycle seats, "said Prof. Wiweko.

Habitthe gymcan also trigger the same risk. Nge-the gymindeed can make the body healthy and fit. However, if you take a sauna immediately afterthe gym, this is not the right choice. The heat of the sauna can "roast" the testicles and eventually damage healthy sperm cells, which are very sensitive to heat.

However, that doesn't mean you can stop exercising forever, you know! The key is to choose moderate intensity sports such as walking, running, swimming or yoga and don't push yourself.

4. Wear loose panties

For those of you who still often use tight underwear, you should immediately change this bad habit. The habit of wearing tight underwear can put pressure on the male reproductive organs and reduce sperm quality.

Again, this has to do with the heat on the sperm. Wearing tight underwear can increase the temperature of the testicles, aka the storehouse of sperm. As a result, sperm cells are no longer healthy, easily damaged, and end in a decrease in male fertility.

Talking about hot temperatures, continued dr. Wiweko, this risk can also lurk those of you who are used to savingcellphone in a trouser pocket. Therefore, from now on, avoid using underpants that are too tight and you should keep your cellphone in your bag or shirt pocket instead of in your pants pocket.

5. Avoid stress

Although not directly related, managing stress can help increase the success of IVF. This is evidenced by a study published in the journal Human Reproduction in 2014. Researchers found that women who had high levels of alpha-amylase (a stress-inducing enzyme) were twice as likely to be infertile.

On this basis, experts believe that stress can reduce fertility, although not directly. Therefore, avoid all things that stress you so that the IVF program is successful until it results in a healthy pregnancy.