| Undergoing in-vitro fertilisation is stressful at the best | | | | plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, complex |
| of times, but as we age, the process definitely | | | | carbohydrates, sprouting beans and small quantities |
| acquires a real sense of urgency as we become | | | | of lean meats. You might also consider taking |
| more aware of the ticking of our biological clock. | | | | supplements of Omega 3 oil and a pre-natal |
| However, successful IVF for women over 40 is | | | | supplement. IVF for women over 40 requires that |
| indeed possible and there are a number of steps we | | | | you do pay very close attention to your diet. |
| can take to increase the likelihood of a happy | | | | Alternative therapies, such as acupuncture are |
| outcome. | | | | believed to be very useful for women of all ages |
| Stress can be a problem at any time, but when | | | | undergoing IVF procedures. Blood supply to the |
| undergoing IVF it takes on a greater significance. | | | | uterus can be increased, which, in turn, can help |
| Excessive stress levels can contribute to hormonal | | | | improve the egg quality and quantity. |
| imbalance and interfere with the production of eggs | | | | Another useful point when considering IVF for |
| which even in a younger woman, can be a real issues. | | | | women over 40 is that until recently, it was believed |
| However, during IVF for women over 40 this can be | | | | that a woman's eggs deteriorated rapidly as the |
| an even greater problem as egg quantity and quality | | | | menopause loomed and that there was little we could |
| can be lower to begin with. Look at your own tried | | | | do to prevent this process. However, a study led by |
| and tested relaxation techniques and take some time | | | | an eminent professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and |
| out. Not only can being relaxed help with fertility, but | | | | Reproductive Biology in the USA suggests that this |
| it can also improve your sense of well-being. | | | | belief could be wrong and that by eating a certain |
| With regard to the foods you eat, then ensuring that | | | | diet, egg quality can be improved and "the clock |
| every piece of food which passes your lips is healthy | | | | turned back" by around 5 years. |
| is a priority. The optimum diet for conception includes | | | | |