Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally or via IVF, egg quality plays a major role in your conception journey.

The better the quality, the better the chances of conception. [Mind you, this is in cases where there are no male infertility issues]

But now that you’ve made the relation, this question has most likely crossed your mind:

Can I Improve my egg quality naturally?

Many women look for at-home remedies to enhance egg quality and boost their chances of getting pregnant.

Various suggestions, from vitamin supplements to herbal treatments, often surface in these discussions. But are these methods truly effective in improving egg quality, and if so, which ones work best?

Let's delve into this in detail.

Can I Improve egg quality?

While there’s no magical formula to produce high quality eggs, it is possible to do preventative care, and avoid any damage to your egg quality.

But, certain factors influencing egg quality are beyond our control—aging, for instance, is irreversible.

Yet, lifestyle elements that affect egg quality can be managed. By addressing these factors, you can ensure your body possesses a sufficient number of healthy eggs capable of successful fertilization.

What factors affect egg quality?

As a woman, you're born with a fixed number of eggs, and with age, you naturally deplete this reserve until menopause occurs.

The reduction in egg numbers correlates with an increase in low-quality eggs. Once an egg deteriorates in quality or becomes genetically abnormal, reversing the damage is impossible.

Several factors influence egg quality, including:

• Age: DNA damage in eggs escalates as women age, resulting in a higher percentage of genetically abnormal eggs.

• Nutrition: Both, being overweight or obese and under-nutrition (deficiencies in vitamins and being underweight) negatively impact egg quality.

• Drug use: Consumption of alcohol, illicit drugs, or misuse of prescription drugs significantly affects egg quality. Caffeine, also categorized as a drug, may have an impact as well.

• Environmental exposures: Certain modern chemicals, such as BPA found in plastics, can detrimentally affect egg quality, potentially impacting procedures like in-vitro fertilization (IVF).

• Stress: Elevated stress levels, triggering increased cortisol production, can lead to reduced estradiol levels, consequently affecting egg quality and fertility.

How to enhance egg quality?

Although you can't reverse genetic damage to eggs once it occurs, you can take preventive measures through these lifestyle tips for better egg health.

1. Balance Hormones: Environmental factors, stress, lifestyle, and diet can cause hormone imbalances. Proper hormone regulation significantly influences egg quality.

2. Reduce Stress: While stress doesn't cause infertility, it can impact egg quality. Techniques like meditation, yoga, or low-impact exercises can help manage stress levels.

3. Eat healthier: Switching to a nutritious diet, avoiding trans fats, reducing animal protein intake, and incorporating vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids can improve egg quality.

4. Exercise: Low-impact exercises, especially yoga, enhance blood flow to the ovaries, vital for maintaining healthy eggs.

5. Manage BMI: Maintaining a healthy body mass index (BMI) is crucial for reproductive health. Obesity can reduce egg quality and fertility.

6. Take Supplements: Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and Myo-inositol have shown promise in improving egg quality and reproductive outcomes.

7. Reduce Toxins: Limiting alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine intake and avoiding environmental toxins like BPA can positively impact egg quality.

8. Prioritize sleep: Adequate sleep, preferably seven to nine hours nightly, supports follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels, crucial for protecting egg quality.

Arva’s take on egg quality

While you can't directly increase the quality of eggs you have, you can significantly improve the quality of your existing eggs through a combination of healthy lifestyle choices.

By incorporating these tips into your routine, you can reduce damage to your egg quality and potentially increase your chances of a successful conception.

And remember, you can always reach out to us at Arva to consult healthcare professionals, take a fertility test to get started, or join our supportive community!

We’re here for you!