What are the dietary taboos during IVF downregulation?

If you know something about in vitro fertilization, you will know that during the process of in vitro fertilization, women usually have to take down-regulation injections, the purpose of which is to regulate the pituitary gland. This way, women can avoid spontaneous ovulation and can then actively decide the time of ovulation, which makes it more convenient to retrieve eggs during in vitro fertilization. So, what are the dietary taboos during the down-regulation period of in vitro fertilization?

Dietary taboos during IVF down-regulation:

When doing IVF and entering the down-regulation period, you should pay attention to the following points in your diet:

1. Eat more complex ("slower") carbohydrates and less easily digestible carbohydrates.

2. Avoid all trans fats and eat more healthy unsaturated fats;

3. Eat more plant protein and reduce red meat intake;

4. One to two servings of full-fat dairy products, such as milk or yogurt, daily, and fewer low-fat or fat-free foods;

5. Take vitamin supplements containing at least 400 micrograms of folic acid and 40-80 milligrams of iron;

6. Do not exclude moderate drinking of coffee, tea or alcohol, but try to avoid sugary drinks;

7. Keep the expectant mother’s weight in the optimal fertility range: a body mass index (BMI) of 18.5-24;

8. Expectant mothers should exercise for 30 to 60 minutes every day.

Things to note during down-regulation:

1. Actively cooperate with the attending physician's treatment. No matter how good the doctor is or how good the medical skills are, problems will always arise if they encounter a patient who does not trust you. In vitro fertilization is a long process, during which you need to trust your attending physician wholeheartedly and strictly follow the doctor's instructions for treatment.

2. Arrange your diet reasonably. Avoid spicy and other irritating foods, and do not eat blood-activating foods such as red dates and longans. The diet should be diversified, and all kinds of nutrients should be consumed in a balanced manner, mainly with high-quality protein from fruits and milk; ensure smooth bowel movements, prevent constipation and diarrhea, and do not avoid too many foods.

3. Do appropriate exercise. Appropriate exercise can be performed during the down-regulation period, especially for women with polycystic ovary syndrome and obesity. Losing weight is conducive to obtaining high-quality follicles and achieving successful pregnancy.

4. Keep a happy mood and don’t be too nervous.

5. Take the medicine as prescribed by the doctor and get the injection in the morning.

6. If you get sick during the down-regulation period, such as a cold, you can take medication normally. Try to stagger the medication time with the down-regulation injection time by a few hours.