The Importance of Following Doctor's Orders During IVF

When a woman undergoes in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment, there is one thing on her mind: getting pregnant.

But despite doctor's warnings about cutting out bad habits during treatment, a new study reveals that some women simply don't listen.

Just as a women should prepare her body for pregnancy by eliminating things like drinking alcohol, stress, smoking, and herbal medications, the same goes for women doing IVF.

However, when a team of researchers surveyed 118 IVF patients of an infertility clinic in Boston, the results were surprising.

The study revealed that 50% of participants consumed alcohol during their IVF cycle. About 75% consumed caffeine. 9 out of 10 women exercised (which is a risk factor during IVF), and 1 out of 10 took herbal medication.

There's good reason for these guidelines infertility specialists have put into place, so why aren't these women following every little detail? The outcome is a baby, and patients should heed the expert's advice if they want to succeed in becoming pregnant.

To learn more, read the full article: Follow Doctor's Orders for a Better Chance at IVF Success