How to prepare your body for an egg freezing cycle

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Egg freezing, or oocyte cryopreservation, is a process that allows individuals to preserve their fertility by storing eggs for future use. Whether you're considering egg freezing for medical reasons or to delay childbearing, proper preparation is key to a successful and comfortable experience. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you prepare for your egg freezing cycle.

Dietary Changes. Eat a nutrient-rich diet with plenty of antioxidants from fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats, and whole grains. This can aid egg development in the 90 days leading up to the cycle. Avoid processed foods, fried foods, sugars, alcohol, and smoking as these are toxic to egg quality and ovarian function.

Weight Management. Aim for a healthy body weight. Being overweight or obese can negatively impact ovarian function and egg quality, while being underweight can affect ovulation. Losing weight before the cycle can improve ovarian response to medications and increase safety during egg retrieval if overweight.

Exercise. Maintain your regular exercise routine to promote anti-inflammatory responses and control stress, which is beneficial for fertility. Avoid excessive running, jumping, or twisting exercises once the cycle begins.

Sleep and Stress Management. Get 7-8 hours of quality sleep per night to support reproductive hormone release. Reduce stress through relaxing activities like yoga, meditation, massage, etc.

Medical Evaluation. Consult with a reproductive endocrinologist to review your full medical history, conditions like asthma, medications, and supplements that could affect the cycle. Get recommended testing like ovarian reserve (AMH levels, antral follicle count) to help set expectations.

Following these tips for 2-3 months leading up to your egg freezing cycle can help prepare your body for optimal response.[1][2][3][4][5]

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