Nutrition and Lifestyle Assessment

Eggs and sperm are cells like any other in the human body, and yet how they are nourished and looked after is often surprisingly ignored, considering they have the most important job of all – continuing the species. The maturing egg, sperm, endometrium (womb lining) and foetus depend on nutrients for development. Research shows that if the diet contains too many environmental endocrine-disrupting chemicals, trans-fats, refined sugars or excess additives, or is depleted of nutrients, it can significantly affect an individual’s fertility.

Good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle are central to the Clinic’s overall approach to boosting male and female fertility, whatever your individual situation. But if you are about to undergo IVF, it’s even more critical to get this right. Our planned nutritional approach to supporting IVF is comprehensive. If you are undertaking treatment with us, a nutrition and lifestyle assessment will be included as part of your package, at no extra cost. The hour-long session will be for both partners and will cover the following:

• · Balancing blood sugar

• · Supporting adrenal function

• · Information on protein, fats and anti-oxidants

• · Sources of essential nutrients

• · Meal plans

• · Supplementation

Complications such as being under/overweight, PCOS, endemetriosis, repeatedly unsuccessful IVF and immune issues all entail more complex nutrition requirements. If any of these apply to you, we may suggest a further follow-up consultation with a more detailed approach.