Bottom line up front: While age and underlying fertility factors aren't modifiable, several general health factors — nutrition, sleep, stress management, avoiding smoking and excess alcohol — are worth addressing in the months before starting IVF.
General health factors worth addressing
- Nutrition — a generally balanced, nutrient-dense diet, without falling for unproven "fertility diet" claims
- Sleep and stress management — general wellbeing factors relevant to overall health during a demanding treatment process
- Avoiding smoking and limiting alcohol — both have documented negative associations with fertility treatment outcomes
- Managing weight within a healthy range — relevant to both stimulation response and pregnancy health, discussed individually with your provider
Being honest about the limits of preparation
These general health factors support your overall wellbeing during treatment, but don't overstate their impact on outcomes — age and underlying fertility factors remain the dominant drivers, and no amount of preparation changes that fundamentally.
Medical pre-cycle preparation
Beyond general health, your provider via colombianivf.com will specify any procedure-specific pre-cycle testing or preparation required for your protocol.
The Takeaway
Address the modifiable general health factors within your control, while keeping realistic expectations about how much they can influence outcomes relative to the dominant factors like age.