∙ Maintain a healthy weight.
It is difficult to overemphasize the impact of obesity on IVF success. Multiple studies show a low pregnancy rate in women with an increased body mass index. In addition, the percentage of miscarriage and complications during pregnancy and childbirth significantly increases. If one is overweight, our fertility specialists will take care to normalize thyroid hormones and check the insulin resistance index.
∙ Optimize sperm health.
Sperm quality is equally important as egg quality. The quality of male cells is also affected by age, concomitant diseases, smoking, taking antibiotics, and many other harmful factors that cause damage to the spermatozoa DNA. This damage will accordingly negatively influence the DNA of the subsequent embryo. Therefore, all men who participate in the IVF protocol will be advised to lead a healthy lifestyle, avoid saunas and hot baths, eliminate bad habits, and, if possible, reduce occupational hazards.
∙ Reduce your stress.
An increased level of cortisol during stress reduces the chances of conception, so we will recommend that you adhere to a healthy lifestyle, spend time outdoors, and engage in hobbies. Yoga and meditation can also help manage anxiety.
∙ Quit smoking.
Numerous studies have shown that women who smoke in IVF protocols receive two times fewer eggs than non-smokers of similar age. Therefore, if you decide on this method of treatment, you should stop smoking altogether or at least reduce the number of cigarettes you smoke.
∙ Ensure you have adequate levels of vitamin D.
Recent studies have shown that vitamin D is a prohormone that participates in the metabolism of sex hormones. Modern people increasingly have a pronounced deficiency of vitamin D, which has been proven to affect fertility. Therefore, the specialists at our clinic, if indicated, will check the level of vitamin D before the start of the IVF protocol and replenish its deficiency if necessary.
∙ Partner with an excellent doctor and embryology laboratory.
Study the possibilities and technical equipment of the clinic before starting the IVF program and make sure of the qualifications of the specialists. The Institute for Planning Family has one of the highest pregnancy rates among Ukrainian fertility clinics.
The use of modern, highly effective medications in ovarian stimulation protocols allows us to obtain good-quality eggs. At the Institute for Planning Family, we use all modern methods of fertilization, such as ICSI and IMSI, which allow us to select the best spermatozoa and fertilize an egg using a convolutional microscope. We use additional laser hatching to work with dense egg cells to improve the implantation rate.
Cryopreservation of gametes and embryos allows us to carry out delayed cycles, thereby increasing the level of implantation. We use the newest generation of genetic testing of embryos (NGS), which is an integral part of modern infertility treatment, as it allows us to select only healthy embryos for embryo transfer.
Our doctors undergo compulsory certification, attend foreign conferences, and can compete with any European clinic. We provide guaranteed IVF programs because we are confident in our knowledge and skills. Our success is proven by thousands of children who have come into the world with our help.
If you have any questions, feel free to make an appointment with a reproductive medicine specialist at the Institute for Planning Family. Contact us at (044) 500 10 50, (044) 500 10 51, or email info@ipf.ua, and we will be happy to help make your dreams come true.