Lifestyle and IVF Outcomes.
Whereas much has been written about the prognostic factors associated with outcomes of in vitro fertilization (IVF) such as female age, diagnosis, and ovarian reserve, relatively little attention has been devoted to patient-oriented lifestyles that may influence IVF outcomes. Patients are particularly interested in this topic because many patients wish to partner with their physicians and want to know specific behaviors to improve their chances of IVF success. This brief review is not intended as an exhaustive literature search of all possible lifestyles that may influence assisted reproductive outcome nor is it intended to be a comprehensive review of individual topics. It does give, however, a brief overview of a number of areas in which patient-specific behaviors may influence outcomes in assisted reproduction. Specifically, this review will look at the effects of smoking, alcohol consumption, caffeine, diet, exercise, and exposure to the reproductive toxin bisphenol A on IVF outcomes.
Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA mhornstein@partners.org.
Mark D
MD
Hornstein
D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects; D001559:Benzhydryl Compounds / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002110:Caffeine / Q000009:adverse effects; D004032:Diet; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000187:drug effects / Q000523:psychology*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D010636:Phenols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D000098826:Bisphenol A Compounds
D001559:Benzhydryl Compounds; D002110:Caffeine; D010636:Phenols; C006780:bisphenol A; D000098826:Bisphenol A Compounds
IVF; alcohol; assisted reproductive technologies; bisphenol A; caffeine; cigarette smoking; diet; exercise