IVF Summer

By Rozina Paleologou, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Psychologist

The days are longer, the heat, the sunshine and the weekend excursions are a must in summer that help to realize the advantages of summer.

But why is summer the most convenient season for an IVF procedure?

It has been scientifically proven that it is not only animals that have higher conception rates during the warmer months of spring and summer. A woman is also more likely to ovulate and conceive in the spring and summer. The medical community believes that the sun and therefore vitamin D can positively affect the ability to conceive. This is one of the main advantages of Mediterranean countries, such as Greece.

According to a study conducted in Liverpool and presented to the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, conception rates increased from 7.5% in winter to 15.7% in summer.

Historically, trends have varied with the seasons. Today, researchers see this trend in in vitro fertilization as well. You can read more about IVF in our previous article IVF Causes & Stages.

According to the research, the implantation of the fetus in the uterus and a successful pregnancy is 16% higher during the months with more daylight. Therefore, the degree of sunshine during the summer months seems be quite important.

Advantages of IVF during the summer.

Better mood

There are stressful times for all of us throughout the year. But it is admitted that people are happier and less anxious in the summer.

Women who start an IVF procedure in the summer, have a great advantage that the sun gives, since they are less stressed.

Stress often affects the success of an attempt.

Longer days

The daylight lasts longer in the summer, and thus the quality time of the couple is longer. Every woman can spend useful time focusing on herself. Putting aside the cell phone is a good opportunity for a new hobby for the couple. You can read more in the article Infertility and social media.

During an IVF attempt, the supportive environment is too much for the couple’s emotional discharge

More flexible program

Holidays and excursions on Friday afternoon and at weekends for the lucky ones who do not work!
Definitely, the IVF procedure reduces the financial budget for holidays. But the couple can create beautiful moments and experiences of fun and tranquility, in affordable ways. Some ideas are a walk on the sea, in the mountains, music nights, or evenings with friends.

With a more flexible and relaxing program, stress will be reduced and the first concern will be the IVF cycle.

At any time of the year, IVF is not a pleasant process. You can only make it less unpleasant and that is a significant advantage. Many times in life there are situations that we can not change. But we can become more resilient to them. And the sun helps us achieve it…

Everything you want to know about the IVF process, is mentioned in detail in the relevant section

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