ReviewFertility research and practice2015
The impact of lifestyle modifications, diet, and vitamin supplementation on natural fertility.
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26 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
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- The Role of Lifestyle and Dietary Factors in the Development of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Role of oxidative stress in male infertility.Reproduction & fertility · 2023Review
- Characterization and risk factors for unexplained female infertility in Sudan: A case-control study.World journal of methodology · 2023Article
- Effect of intra-ovarian platelet rich plasma in women with poor ovarian response.Caspian journal of internal medicine · 2023Article
- Dietary Supplement Intake and Fecundability in a Singapore Preconception Cohort Study.Nutrients · 2022Article
- Health Related Behaviors and Life Satisfaction in Patients Undergoing Infertility Treatment.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Physical activity and sperm quality: influence in sperm donors.Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E · 2022Article
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- Female Fertility and the Nutritional Approach: The Most Essential Aspects.Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.) · 2021Article
- Body mass index and subfertility: multivariable regression and Mendelian randomization analyses in the Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Cohort Study.Human reproduction (Oxford, England) · 2021Article
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- The association between the levels of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) and dietary intake in Iranian women.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundInfertility is a relatively common condition. When patients are confronted with this diagnosis, there are medical, psychological, and financial sequelae. Patients often wonder if there is anything they can do to optimize their natural fertility or increase the effectiveness of infertility treatments.
findingsIf there is a clear impact on fertility, such as with smoking and alcohol, cessation should be advised. Similarly, weight loss should be recommended if the BMI is in the overweight and obese category, and weight gain should be recommended for an underweight BMI. The evidence surrounding other lifestyle modifications is less clear. There are conflicting data regarding an optimal fertility diet and consumption of vitamins and supplements. Antioxidants seem to improve semen parameters in men, but the effect on female fertility is less clear. If conflicting evidence exists, such as with caffeine consumption or exercise, moderation should be emphasized. Finally, the diagnosis of infertility and subsequent fertility treatments are stressful for both partners. The psychological aspects should not be ignored and methods such as yoga and cognitive behavioral therapy may be beneficial.
conclusionContinued research will determine the optimal lifestyle modifications to achieve pregnancy.
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