Ask Dr Nerenberg | Health and Fitness

I’m about to start my IVF treatment. Should I continue to workout?

I cycle (hard) for 45 minutes 3 times a week and lift weights. Also, do you have any nutrition advise while on IVF?

Yes, intense exercise like running, spinning, or weight lifting can decrease the chance of success on an IVFcycle. Most REs will tell you to cut back or switch to lower intensity exercise while doing IVF to increase your chance of success.

I have a friend who is a marathon runner who cut back before her IVF. It was successful, and she has still stayed in great shape by doing prenatal yoga, walking, and ligth resistance training with an exercise band.

I have included a link to an article that talks about the impact intense exercise can have on a cycle.

As far as nutrition, other than eliminating caffeine and alcohol and taking prenatal vitamins, I have never seen any particular foods that seem to help or hurt a cycle.

Best of luck to you on your IVF!

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