With the ever rising cases of fertility complications and miscarriages, modern day couples are becoming increasingly concerned about fertility and conception.
The reasons for infertility are several and one of the most common causes of female infertility is ovulatory disorders. If your partner(wife) is trying to get pregnancy then there are certain simple measures that you can take to ensure a healthy pregnancy.
What Are The Reasons For Female Infertility?
Some of the common causes of infertility in women include:
- Hormonal Problems
- Scarred Ovaries
- Premature Menopause
- Follicle Problems
- Congenital Defects
- Endometriosis
Effective Foods That Improve Female Fertility
A healthy lifestyle along with the inclusion of these foods in your daily diet can help in promoting fertility and increase the chances of pregnancy.
Colorful Fruits And Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables rank on top most position for foods that help to conceive. Load on fruits and vegetables to get your daily dose of vitamin C and natural antioxidants.
The micro-nutrients and phytochemicals present in fruits and vegetables revoke the damage caused by free radicals and oxidative stress that pose threat to the reproductive organs and ova.
Include at least 2 servings of fruits and 2-3 servings of vegetables in your daily diet to stock up on the multivitamins.
Have lots of berries, lemons, oranges, mangoes, apples and colorful vegetables such as red and green bell pepper, broccoli, spinach, carrots, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, peas and cabbages.
You might have searched in online like how to increase follicle size with fruits. For this, all you need to do is following the above-discussed fruits and vegetables which can increase the follicle size that results in improvement of follicles.
Below are some of the indian food to increase follicle size. So concentrate on the following
Below are some of the indian food to increase follicle size. So concentrate on the following
Dairy
Milk and dairy products are considered extremely healthy foods to become pregnant. Daily intake of milk and milk products boosts up the production of female fertility hormones FSH and LH that increases the chances of getting pregnant.
So forget the guilt and enjoy the delicious taste of cheese, yogurt and curd because these are rich source of
bone-building calcium and protein that prepares the body for conception.
It is better to go for low-fat or fat-free options with full-fat dairy once in a while to keep your weight under control.
Fatty Fish
Fatty fishes are one of the best fertility foods for women that are loaded with health benefitting omega 3 fatty acids. Fishes such as wild salmon, herring, sardines and mackerel are a great source of
omega 3 fatty acids.
Omega 3 has been shown to increase the ratio of prostacyclin/thromboxane in women that help in resolving fertility complications by increasing uterine blood flow.
It is an amazing nutrient that is useful during and after pregnancy as well. Omega 3 reduces the risk of premature birth and promotes fetal growth and it also helps in developing the baby’s brain.
But stay away from high mercury fish because high levels of mercury in the body can have negative effects on fertility.
Lean Meat
Lean cuts of chicken, turkey and beef must be included in fertility diet for women because they are not only a great source of protein but also loaded with health benefitting minerals such as iron, magnesium, zinc along with vitamins B6 and B12 that are really important for fertility.
Have at least 2 servings of lean animal protein per day but don’t overdo it and stay away from high-fat verities at any cost. Vegans can substitute animal proteins with soy, tofu, beans, lentils,
chia seeds and quinoa.
Complex Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the most important nutrient required by the body for producing energy.
But there are two types of carbohydrates- simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates like refined white flour, white rice and sugary foods shoot up the blood sugar and insulin level in blood that disturbs the balance of reproductive hormones and disrupts the menstrual cycle.
But complex carbohydrates such as whole grain breads, beans, oatmeal, brown rice, lentils, legumes and nuts slows down the process of digestion and prevents sudden rise in insulin levels that has positive effects on fertility.
Berries
Berries are extremely effective in increasing fertility in women. Enjoy the yummy raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and blackberries as snack, add them to your yogurt or turn them into delicious smoothies to load up on phytochemicals and antioxidants that prevent the damage caused by free radicals and oxidative stress to your cells, eggs and the reproductive system.
They are also a rich source of vitamin K, vitamin C and minerals such as manganese and copper. It is best to consume fresh berries, but you can also buy frozen ones for longer shelf life.
Iron And Zinc
It is important to include iron and zinc rich foods in the fertility diet of women because deficiency of iron has been associated with infertility. Lack of iron in the body can lead to anovulation (lack of ovulation) and poor egg health.
Iron deficiency also leads to the development of lower numbers of RBC that causes anemia that prevents the optimum supply of oxygen to uterus and ovaries that weakens the eggs.
Zinc is an extremely important mineral for proper functioning of the female reproductive system.
Zinc is required for maturation of the egg, it is required for maintaining the follicular fluid levels and it is the mineral that helps in maintaining the optimum level of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone throughout the menstrual cycle.
Folate
Foods rich in folate or folic acid are a great way of increasing fertility in women. Regular intake of folic acid combined with iron right from before conception through pregnancy has been shown to prevent risk of neural lobe defects in babies.
Folic acid plays an important role in the formation of red blood cells and DNA production, and a deficiency of folic acid in the body can lead to a certain form of anemia and cause complications in fertility.
It is ideal to take 400-800 gm of folate before and during pregnancy to ensure a healthy pregnancy and cut out birth defects in infants. Some of the natural sources of folic acid include dark leafy green vegetables, fortified cereals, citrus fruits, beans, lentils and nuts.
Nuts
Nuts are one of the most effective foods for women trying to conceive. They are a rich source of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats along with proteins, calcium, folate, vitamin A, beta-carotene, etc. that helps in improving fertility in both men and women.
Nuts such as peanuts, pistachio, chestnuts, brazil nuts, cashew and almonds are a great source of vitamin E and helps in regulating insulin levels, promoting ovulation, balancing the secretion of sex hormones and maintaining the enzymes that help the implantation of the fertilized egg.
It is best to have one ounce serving of nuts per day for best results. Dry fruits like almonds, cashew nut etc are the indian food to increase follicle size. Daily consumption of these foods results in a better follicle improvement.
Include these foods in your daily diet right from the time you plan to get pregnant so that you can prevent fertility complications naturally and have a healthy pregnancy.
Hello mukta ..i have low levels of AMH ..what diet plan shpuldi follow to increase it naturally and should i do brisk walking or exercise to reduce my weight .my wt is 57.2 kgmy TSH level is also increased 5.7..please suggest me a diet plan with the foods i should and i should not take
Hello, Jamal, I will surely answer your query
Please provide us with complete details on our mail id – updates@inlifehealthcare.com
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Hello Mukta Mam,
I am Planning for baby with PCOD, pls help me with some tips
Dear Rama,
Greetings!
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https://www.inlifehealthcare.com/2014/09/19/best-foods-increases-fertility-in-women/
https://www.inlifehealthcare.com/2017/05/24/dietary-advise-for-pcod-that-every-woman-must-know/
hi mam totay is my 18th day for tvs follicles ultrasound and my follicle size is 15.05 mm, Olease suggest on 15 th day this size is ok, My regular cycles is 30-36 days Please give a chart like nutrion diet and natural food to growth of follicule.
Dear Akansha
There is no Ideal size but still if your follicle size is somewhere ranging from 17 mm *24mm and your ET is more then 10 the changes of it to rupture is prominent, please visit and get this confirm from your gyneac and also check when you need to have relations.
Below are the foods
https://www.inlifehealthcare.com/2014/09/19/best-foods-increases-fertility-in-women/
Dear Mukta
Im trying to conceive but my egg was not grown give a chart like nutrion diet and natural food to growth of follicule my mail id is jlakshmi.9294@gmail.com
Please send me… chart
Hello jaya
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Hello,
I am married 8years now and no children. Tried IVF stimulation but dint get any mature follicles. Please tell me what to do to get a good number of follicles
Hi,
Try the below tips to get your eggs healthier so you can conceive faster.
1.Drink plenty of water & get exercise
To grow healthy eggs, good oxygenation and blood circulation are necessary. But what can you do to increase the blood flow to your ovaries? One tip would be drinking plenty of water and exercising regularly. Activity and good hydration will stimulate circulation and improve egg health.
2.Massage your abdomen & ovaries
And exercise is not the only thing you can do to help your ovaries get more oxygen. You might be surprised to find out that massaging your abdomen and ovaries has the power to bring fresh blood to your reproductive organs, reduce stress and facilitate ovulation.
3.Healthy diet… plus try these fertility superfoods
Because nutrition is also important, you should pay attention to what you eat. Besides following a healthy and nutritive diet, make sure to take a multivitamin to keep your body healthy and energetic. Stay away from bad foods, like caffeine, sugar, or alcohol, and try to include the following fertility superfoods in your daily meals.
royal jelly
maca
bee propolis
spirulina
4.Stay calm & relaxed
Thank you mam for this great information.i will follow this.mam I have a low amh .I want a baby can you plz give me detail nutrition chart.
Hi
I have mailed diet chart.kindly check your mail.
Surely Deep I will be soon sending you the diet chart for your wife but it would be much better if you can send me her details like Age.Height.Weight, Veg/Nonveg preference and also please mention any medical problems or medicine which she is taking.Mail me all the details @ updates@inlifehealthcare.com
Dear Mukta Ji,
My wife planing pregnancy. She little bit confused about nutrition and diet. Kindly provide us pre pregnancy diet chart. My mail id deep.saikia78@gmail.com