It is an increasingly common option, as the summer months can be beneficial for starting that treatment that has been postponed during the year.
It is a trend that is becoming more established, perhaps due to the advantages it can bring both to the couple and to the individual. Let’s review some of them:
• More time for yourself: In summer we can enjoy a well-deserved vacation and have more flexible working hours. This allows us to attend medical appointments or IVF procedures
• Less stress: The temperature, the sun and the longer days all contribute to a more relaxed atmosphere. Reducing stress can improve your general well-being and, consequently, your body’s receptivity to treatment. In addition, our sleep hygiene is better at this time, when we can rest a little more.
• Healthy eating: In summer, fresh fruits and vegetables are at their best and are usually more present. Maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet can have a positive impact on your health. Of course, it is also a time when we allow ourselves certain treats: if they are occasional, there is no problem, but try not to neglect your diet.
• More physical activity: The good weather encourages us to spend more time outside, go for a walk or do more exercise outdoors. Staying active and in good physical shape is beneficial for both your general health and your fertility.
• Planning time: The start of the school and work years is usually in September, making summer a good time to take on treatment without the planning pressures of other responsibilities.
• The date of birth: If gestation began in the months, the baby’s date of birth would be between April and June, spring months with a mild temperature ideal for the final stages of pregnancy. They are also ideal to enjoy with the newborn, without extreme heat or cold. And the period of greatest incidence of viruses will be behind us. You will also be able to do more outdoor activities, taking advantage of the sun and obtaining more vitamin D, essential for bone development and the immune system.
Regardless of these advantages that you can obtain at an individual level, you should know that most of the success of an assisted reproduction treatment depends on factors other than the time, such as embryonic quality. la calidad embrionaria, para la que es indistinta la estación del año. Eso sí, procura atender siempre estos consejos para mejorar la fertilidad.