Rebecca Fett

It Starts with the Egg: How the Science of Egg Quality Can Help You Get Pregnant Naturally, Prevent Miscarriage, and Improve Your Odds in IVF

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The latest scientific research is changing the way we think about fertility. Egg quality is emerging as the single most important cause of age-related infertility, recurrent miscarriage, and failed IVF cycles. Poor egg quality is also a common obstacle for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and unexplained infertility. Whether you are trying to conceive naturally or through IVF, the quality of your eggs will have a powerful impact on how long it takes you to get pregnant and whether you face an increased risk of miscarriage. Based on a comprehensive investigation of a vast array of scientific research, this book reveals a groundbreaking new approach for improving egg quality and fertility. With a concrete strategy that includes minimizing exposure to toxins such as BPA and phthalates, choosing the right vitamins and supplements to safeguard developing eggs, and harnessing nutritional advice shown to boost IVF success rates, this book offers practical solutions that will help you get pregnant faster and deliver a healthy baby.
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  • Ana Nešićhas quoted2 years ago
    BPA used to be considered a “weak estrogen” because it binds to the traditional estrogen receptor about 10,000 times less strongly than estrogen does.11 However, we now know that estrogen works through a number of different receptors and pathways. And BPA in fact binds to some of these other receptors and has biological effects with the same potency as estrogen.12 As a result of those findings, BPA can no longer be called a “weak” endocrine disruptor. Hormonal systems are so finely tuned to regulate biological functions throughout the body that even a tiny dose of a chemical such as BPA can cause big problems.
  • Ana Nešićhas quoted2 years ago
    In the same IVF study investigating the role of folate in women at a clinic in the Netherlands, researchers found that high levels of vitamin B12 are also associated with better embryo quality
  • Ana Nešićhas quoted2 years ago
    Folate also appears to improve egg quality. Women who take folic acid supplements before IVF have also been found to have higher-quality eggs, and a higher proportion of mature eggs, than women not taking additional folate.15

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