Various health tips we can follow while in process ?
Common deficiencies-
Iron - iron deficiency can inhibit women from ovulating. Good food sources are
red meat, eggs and leafy green vegetables.
Iodine - iodine deficiency can impair the health of the thyroid gland, a major
cause of infertility. About 50 per cent of patients are deficient in iodine .A
supplement should only be taken if a blood test shows a deficiency.
Omega-3 – This is essential fatty acid inspires the production of the hormone
progesterone for ovulation to take place.
Vitamin d - vitamin D deficiency can inhibit ovulation, and women with
polycystic syndrome are particularly likely to be deficient.
What to avoid?
Bad fats - like Trans fats found in processed, packaged and fried foods, biscuits
and cakes can keep a woman from ovulating. Consume the good fats found in
extra virgin olive oil, avocados and nuts and seeds instead.
Cigarettes – it will stringently reduce sperm count and sperm motility.
Alcohol – it moderates the creation of progesterone, can stop ovulation in women
and lessens sperm count & motility.
Coffee - Women who drink more than 300ml of coffee a day are twice as likely to
experience infertility for a year or more