Stress is a given when it comes to IVF as the whole process is mentally excruciating for any woman. Stress is another factor that raises some concern among couples around the importance of conception, as it may affect the possibility of success. We, at SCI IVF Hospital, strive to demystify stress and its myths associated with IVF and offer clinically recommended ways to cope with stress and concentrate on the exciting process of becoming a parent.
Myths about Stress and IVF
The first one of both beliefs is that stress prevents IVF from succeeding. One theory that they concluded, is that it has been generally assumed that the unstressed was usually least likely IVF to have an effect. But the reality is something different. Though stress, in general, is known to affect hormonal balance, there is no scientific data that supports that stress alone can influence IVF outcomes. IVF has many nice factors; some of them include the quality of eggs, sperm and embryos, the efficiency of the medical team, and the quality of the clinic equipment.
Also, the is a myth that IVF success is assured if one just relaxes or remains calm. Thus, although in the process of IVE, the emotional aspect of a woman is extremely important to successfully deal with the situation, it cannot trump medical issues. IVF is a technical medical process and not a magical one that can be completed just by a woman being calm.
How Stress Affects IVF
While it is progressively evident that stress does not directly influence IVF outcomes to the extent that people believe it, it plays an indirect role. Cortisol stress alters hormones in the body such that there may be unusual ovulation or little reaction to fertility drugs. Everybody is aware that stress hampers the production of cortisol this stress hormone will dispute estrogen and progesterone which are reproduction hormones. This disruption may equally reduce your body’s ability to respond to IVF treatments positively.
Managing Stress During IVF
At SCI IVF Hospital, we focus on practicing some methods to deal with stress productively. Techniques like meditation, yoga, and deep breathing exercises are some of the ways that can help in lowering cortisol levels. Such practices not only lead to rest but also build up psychological buffers, or, in other words, emotional immunity about IVF. We also have mindfulness programs where we take the couple and take them through the right way of handling stress because the process is stressing them.
Practical Tips
Relaxation and emotional support are not the only ways of dealing with stress; some methods are more practical. Division of the IVF process into steps helps a lot because then you do not feel that you are overwhelmed with the entire process, but can concentrate on one or two steps at a time. Focusing on things that are within the patients’ realm of discretion like pricking up your ears and following a healthy diet, ensuring that you get enough rest at night, and even obeying doctors’ orders allows for channeling worry away from what cannot be done.
