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If you’re trying to conceive, you know what it feels like to roll the dice. Every new cycle, every new appointment, and every new procedure can feel like you’re gambling or taking a shot in the dark.
Even for couples without diagnosed fertility issues, the chances of conceiving in a single cycle are less than ideal.
Learn more about your real chances of conceiving, and the real things you can do to increase them...
How often do you hit the gym? A recent study published in Fertility and Sterility demonstrated that women that were active during the year leading up to their IVF procedure had higher pregnancy rates that women that were more sedentary.
It makes sense, right? Exercise beneficially affects stress modulation, hormonal regulation, sleep, energy levels, glucose tolerance, and blood circulation. All of these improve a woman’s chance of conceiving.
Nearly everyone knows that exercise is good for your health. But not everyone is aware of how much exercise is optimal for your fertility, and more isn't actually always better. In a 2012 study that looked at more than 3,500 women, researchers found that for women with normal weight, vigorous physical activity actually decreased their chances of conception.
Here's three ways to make sure you're exercising right...
Consistent low energy is one of the most commonly listed complaints in my fertility practice. Fatigue has quickly become a norm in our society as men and women run on empty every day. Stress, sleeplessness, working out too much, overcommitting yourself, it all adds up to fatigue, and that's bad news for your fertility.
Let's be clear, constantly feeling exhausted is not normal, and it's not something you have to "just live with".
Learn more about what fatigue is telling you about your fertility, and what you can do about it...
How many hours of sleep do you get per night? According to the National Sleep Foundation, the average woman between 30 and 60 years of age sleeps only 6 hours and 41 minutes per night. Sound about right?
The amount of shut-eye you get per night is especially significant to your reproductive capacity. Hormonal signals that control a number of reproductive functions are regulated during sleep, so even though you may think you're just missing that extra beauty sleep, you might also be missing your best chance to conceive. Let's take a look...
At Conceivable, we know that fantastic fertility starts with good nutrition — and we also know how hard it is to stick to eating a healthy, balanced diet when you hit that 3pm slump. Today, we wanted to share one of our favorite sweet treats that is also a great, healthy snack to help you power through your afternoon. Best of all, they're easy to make and munch on the go. I'm not going to lie though, once you try these, you'll be adding one of these guilt free treats after dinner for dessert too ;).
Check out the recipe...
