Dr. Sonu Taxak - Director and IVF Consultant at Yellow Fertility, Gurugram (India) - shared with Onlymyhealth that fertility depends on many factors, in which overall health and hormone balance play a key role. One of the simple and effective ways to improve fertility is to maintain regular physical activity, especially gentle to moderate exercises. Here are the reasons and ways to exercise to help you increase your chances of getting pregnant.
Exercise helps balance hormones and improve blood circulation
Gentle physical activity helps regulate and balance reproductive hormones such as estrogen and progesterone - essential hormones for the ovulation cycle and the Nesting process of the embryo. In addition, exercise also helps increase blood circulation to reproductive organs such as the uterus and ovaries, providing oxygen and essential nutrients, thereby improving the ability to conceive and supporting the healthy development of the embryo.
Reduce stress, improve mood with exercise
Stress and psychological pressure are common causes of negative impacts on fertility. Exercise stimulates the body to produce endorphins - a hormone that helps relieve pain and creates a feeling of joy and relaxation. Exercises such as walking, yoga, meditation or gentle stretching help calm the nervous system, reduce stress and stabilize mood, thereby creating a favorable physiological environment for conception.
Avoid overtraining during sensitive periods
Although exercise is beneficial, overtraining or high-intensity exercises can increase cortisol levels - a stress hormone that negatively affects ovulation and embryos. This is especially important during the sensitive period before and after conception or during assisted reproductive methods such as IUI and IVF. Therefore, you should prioritize gentle exercises, avoid trying to protect your health and optimize fertility.
Combining healthy living habits
Exercise should be combined with a balanced, nutritious diet, get enough sleep and avoid bad habits such as smoking, drinking alcohol to optimize reproductive health. A healthy, well-nourished body will have a higher ability to conceive and conceive successfully.
Listen to your body and build the right habits
Everyone has a different physical condition and health, so listening to your body to adjust the intensity and type of exercise is essential. If you have signs of fatigue, pain or stress, you should reduce your exercise level or rest properly. Exercising at your best, regularly and consistently is key to helping you stay healthy and prepare well for your pregnancy.
