New study reveals lifestyle factors that drive IVF success
In a recent study published in the journal Frontiers in endocrinology, Researchers examined how lifestyle factors and fertility-specific quality of life (QoL) influence outcomes of assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatments.
Study: Lifestyle and fertility-specific quality of life affect reproductive outcomes in couples undergoing in vitro fertilization. Image Credit: Corona Boreal Study/Shutterstock
Background
Infertility affects around 48.5 million couples worldwide, leading to an increase in ART treatments, with between 2.5 and 3 million cycles a year and almost 450,000 in Japan alone. Given that 1 in 13.9 Japanese babies are born using ART, factors such as age, ovarian reserve, and lifestyle (including diet, smoking, exercise, and sleep) are recognized as influencing the su...