Having an IVF procedure and experiencing unsuccessful healthy pregnancy can be really devastating for the couple planning to have a child. Hence, it becomes essential to know the causes and steps to be taken.
IVF Failure causes
- Embryo Quality: This is dependent upon the egg and sperm. Months prior to IVF cycle, the partners are to be in good health for creating superior quality embryo. Men may take about 90 days for producing mature sperm. However, sperm quality may be impacted by bike riding, hot tubs, smoking, alcohol, etc. Antioxidants and alkaline rich foods can help improve sperm parameter.
- Poor Ovarian response: During IVF stimulation process, the healthy woman is to produce good number of eggs. Poor ovarian response is experienced by many if they do not produce eggs or in minimal amount, thus not responding properly to IVF medications. Vitamin D deficiency may diminish fertility. The body is to be given sufficient time to optimize to witness success.
- Implantation failure: It is the last stage to achieve pregnancy. Here, egg and sperm is introduced and healthy egg retrieved. An embryo is created and transferred into uterus, awaiting only implantation. The latter can also be cause for IVF failure. Implantation and uterine blood flow rates can be improved with acupuncture.
- Age of the woman: The patient undergoing the IVF cycle cannot be done anything with regards to age. What she needs to do is to keep her body fit and healthy, thus slowing down aging. Stress reduction, regular sleep and healthy diet will help to slow down age.
The above are the four reasons for failure of IVF procedure. Using natural methods, it can be improved and treated. Discussing with the health care professional can help the person to know about the possible treatments that can be availed.
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