Does smoking or alcohol affect IVF success?

IVF experts of the best IVF centre in Delhi – Gunjan IVF World pen an informative article on the impacts of smoking and drinking on IVF.

IVF treatment is not a smooth journey. There are many ups and downs that couples going through it have to face. The success of IVF treatment depends on a lot of parameters, one of which includes smoking and drinking of alcohol. Read this article by IVF experts of the best IVF clinic in Ghaziabad – Gunjan IVF World on how smoking or alcohol impacts IVF success.

How does smoking or alcohol consumption impact IVF success?

Couples need to be told that smoking or alcohol consumption significantly affects IVF success in both men and women.

Impact of smoking

“Smoking is definitely injurious to health, in this case, reproductive health. In women, smoking can damage DNA in eggs, reduce egg quality & quantity and accelerate ovarian ageing. It also reduces blood flow to the uterus, thereby reducing implantation rates. Smoking can also lead to higher risk of miscarriages or ectopic pregnancy,” said Dr. Gunjan Gupta, leading gynaecologist Ghaziabad and Medical Director & Founder of Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF clinic in Ghaziabad. “Men too are affected by smoking. There is reduction in sperm count, motility, morphology and increase in DNA fragmentation. Poor sperm quality can reduce the chances of successful fertilisation, even with ICSI. Research shows that women who smoke have up to 50% lower chance of success compared to non-smokers,” added Dr. Gunjan Gupta of Gunjan IVF World – three times winner of North India’s best IVF clinic chain by ETHealthWorld. Gunjan IVF World has four highly advanced IVF centres at Indirapuram, Janakpuri, Noida and Meerut.

Impact of Alcohol

“Alcohol consumption can also have negative impact on IVF outcomes. In women, it can cause hormonal imbalances by interfering with estrogen and other hormone levels. Moderate to heavy drinking can also affect ovulation and egg health. There could be risk of miscarriages even if women are light drinkers. In men, excessive alcohol consumption decreases testosterone, sperm count and quality, increase DNA fragmentation which reduces embryo quality. An important thing for every couple to know is that even moderate alcohol intake (>4 drinks/week) in the months before IVF can lower success rates, if consumed close to retrieval or transfer,” stated Dr. Garima Sharma, Consultant and Centre In-Charge of Gunjan IVF World – a well-known IVF clinic in Janakpuri.

Simple recommendations before and after IVF

 Stop smoking at least 3 months ahead of IVF treatment
 Stay away from alcohol entirely during IVF preparation and treatment
 Maintain a healthy lifestyle with balanced diet, exercise and stress management

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