In the November 2007 issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the researchers looked at 17,544 women ages 25 to 42 years old to see how diet and lifestyle affected their fertility...especially when it came to an ovulation disorder. What they found supported the recommendations that I have been making in my practice for my fertility patients.
First of all, fertility concerns affects 1 in 6 couples and ovulation problems are the cause 18-30% of the time. In order for sperm to meet egg and create a baby the egg must first be released from the ovary and travel into the tube. If the egg is not released (no ovulation) then the sperm are unfortunately out of luck.
The Fertility Diet as described by the article includes higher amounts of mono saturated fats (olive oil, olives, avocados, and many nuts and seeds), vegetables and higher fiber/low-glycemic carbohydrates (actual whole grains).
The article also found that women who had a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI) of 20-24.9 had a lower risk of infertility than those women with a BMI below 20 or above 30. To calculate your BMI, visit www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi. You will need your height and current weight.
The risk for ovulatory infertility was lower for each additional low-risk lifestyle habit followed, up to 69% lower risk for women adhering to 5 or more habits. This includes smoking, exercise, alcohol consumption, coffee consumption, weight control and diet.
They did conclude that diet composition had a greater impact on fertility than either BMI or vigorous physical activity alone.
***In order too maximize your fertility outcome, why not incorporate all 3 into your lifestyle? 69% lower risk are pretty good odds. While you're at it...make sure you include your partner in these changes to improve their fertility as well.
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