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Fertility Preservation

Help your ovaries produce the healthiest eggs possible before retrieval.
Egg freezing is not just a medical procedure — it is a biological preparation phase. Medications stimulate follicles, but your lifestyle determines the quality of what they produce.

Every healthy choice today increases your chances for a successful outcome when you need them!

Your roadmap for optimal egg quality

1. Medication administration —precision matters

During the treatment:

  • Inject at the same hour every day (±30 min)
  • Set two alarms (phone + backup)!
  • Prepare medication calmly — avoid rushing
  • Let refrigerated pens sit 5–10 minutes before injection
  • Inject slowly to prevent leakage
  • Rotate injection sites

Call the clinic immediately if:

  • You missed or delayed a dose
  • Medication leaked out
  • You are unsure how much entered
  • You injected wrong medication

2. Sleep: the silent egg-quality regulator

Egg maturation depends on circadian rhythm and melatonin production inside the follicle.
Goal: 7.5–8.5 hours/night for the entire stimulation

Improve sleep quality

  • Sleep before midnight
  • Same sleep/wake schedule daily
  • Dark bedroom (very important for egg mitochondria)
  • No screens 60 minutes before sleep
  • Avoid heavy late dinners

Avoid

  • Night shifts
  • All-nighters
  • Chronic sleep deprivation
  • Jet lag if possible during cycle

!! Poor sleep during stimulation is associated with poorer ovarian response and immature eggs.

3. Nutrition for egg competence

Focus on anti-inflammatory, mitochondrial-supportive nutrition

Build every meal around:

Protein + healthy fat + fibre carbohydrates

Eat more of:

  • Eggs
  • Fish (especially sardines, anchovies, salmon) 2–3×/week
  • Olive oil (main fat)
  • Avocado
  • Nuts & seeds
  • Leafy greens
  • Colourful vegetables
  • Berries
  • Yogurt / fermented dairy
  • Legumes
  • Whole grains (moderate)

Reduce:

  • Sugary drinks & desserts
  • Ultra-processed foods
  • Fried foods & trans fats
  • Large carbohydrate loads alone
  • Alcohol (avoid completely during stimulation)
  • 2 coffees/day

Hydration:

Minimum 2–2.5 litres water/day

4. Physical activity — balance is key

Movement improves ovarian blood flow.

Recommended: 

  • Walking 30–45 min/day
  • Light strength training
  • Yoga, stretching, Pilates

Avoid during stimulation 

  •  Running
  • Jumping
  • Heavy lifting
  • Core-intense workouts
  • Contact sports

5. Reduce oxidative stress

Eggs are extremely sensitive to free radicals during final maturation.

Avoid:

  • Smoking (even occasional)
  • Passive smoke
  • Alcohol
  • Sauna / hot baths
  • Overheating abdomen
  • Environmental toxins (paint fumes, solvents)
  • Crash dieting or fasting
  • Excess caffeine
  • Severe psychological stress when possible

6. Weight Stability

Avoid extreme diets during stimulation. Rapid weight change may cause hormonal instability and asynchronous follicle development

Aim for: 

  • Stable eating pattern
  • Regular meals
  • No prolonged fasting (>14 h)

7. The week before trigger

Your follicles are completing meiosis — the most delicate stage.

Prioritise:

  • Excellent sleep
  • Low stress
  • Good hydration
  • Gentle activity only

Avoid:

  • Travel exhaustion
  • Alcohol
  • Late nights
  • Intense exercise

The 4 pillars of better egg freezing outcomes

1. Precise medication timing

2. Consistent sleep rhythm

3. Anti-inflammatory nutrition

4. Low oxidative stress environment

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We compensate you for your time and commitment.

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We are here to ensure that you can offer your wonderful gift in the safest possible way

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