Caffeine consumption and IVF
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Anonymous
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Sadly, for those who love their coffee as much as I do: (Note that this is for heavy consumption--5 or more cups a day)
Drinking coffee can reduce women's chances of conceiving through IVF "The article discusses studies carried out internationally. A Danish study showed that drinking more than five cups of coffee in day may reduce chances of conception through in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment. An Australian study showed that single embryo transfer (SET) in assisted reproduction decreases the risk of perinatal mortality. A WHO study in Switzerland, found that reducing the frequency of iron supplements intake during pregnancy prevented anaemia and reduced side effects." Source: British Journal of Midwifery; Sep2012, Vol. 20 Issue 9, p673-673, 1p |
Anonymous
| I switched to strong black tea and then decaf black tea prior to a successful IVF cycle. Also lost a few pounds and toned up with yoga. |
jindc
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I have switched almost all to decaf, sadly. I miss my real coffee but when I brew at home, I just make it strong.
I am in the club of trying to lose lbs too.....would like to get ten down prior to starting (I lost 75 then my husband got back from Afghanistan and I gained a little back, so I am hopeful that my original loss and still being very active is a positive) Its best to give up the deliciousness earlier than later, sadly...sigh... |
Anonymous
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Keep in mind some decaf coffee can be just as harmful depending on the process used to extract the caffeine.
http://www.passionforcoffee.com/types/decaf/ |
Anonymous
| Well, yes, I would think most everyone should drink less than 5 cups of coffee, whether they are trying to conceive or not. Everything in moderation. |
Anonymous
| 5 cups is a hell of a threshold. A study on lower amounts would be more helpful. |
Anonymous
| I kind of knew this but it is another reason for me to cut back on coffee already... sigh. |
Anonymous
+1 My doctor said so long as I'm keeping it under 12oz a day, it's fine. So that's what I do. After four years of TTC there's only so much you can ask of me. |
Anonymous
I don't understand the last sentence of this. Why would reducing the frequency of iron supplements prevent anaemia? It seems like it should be the opposite, no? |
Anonymous
I haven't read the article but this was my interpretation: Those at risk for anaemia are likely to be told to take a supplement once or twice a day. At that rate they may be likely to suffer side effects (I'm guessing constipation mostly). If the *frequency* is reduced (e.g., every other day take a supplement) it might be enough to still prevent anaemia but avoid negative side effect. |
Anonymous
| Makes sense, thanks. |