It Starts with the Egg: How the Science of Egg Quality Can Help You Get Pregnant and Prevent Miscarriage

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There isn’t sufficient research support to recommend taking Pycnogenol, royal jelly, or L-arginine for fertility. I went through the egg freezing process a while later, and although my ovarian reserve wasn’t where I wanted it to be, I was able to freeze enough eggs to give me a good chance of having my own kids down the road. In Part 1 of this book review, I shared what I found most impactful to me in terms of its larger ramifications on prospects for improving fertility, particularly in a woman’s later reproductive years. I was thrilled about how the book was research-based and well-referenced. Much to my delight, it cited research that indicated it is possible to influence egg quality though supplements, diet, and avoiding environmental toxins. And even more significant to me, I was able to draw some conclusions about ways to influence egg quality beyond what was presented in the book. take supplements (this applies more to IVF/TTC) but in general: vitamin D, C, E, dha (omega 3), even IF you have "normal" levels. If doing egg things, CoQ-10 (ubiquinol), R-alpha lipoic acid, NAC, DHEA (maybe), folate/prenatal. As women age they produce a higher % of abnormal eggs, eggs with too few or too many chromosomes that the body discharges or miscarries

Choline is an essential prenatal nutrient that supports the baby’s brain development. In that sense, Choline is similar to Folate. Furthermore, Choline is a part of a neurotransmitter that supports the functions of brain cells. The adequate intake for choline for women who are pregnant is 450 mg per day and 550 mg per day if breastfeeding. There are some studies that suggest an even higher amount of Choline may be beneficial.Men to take a daily antioxidant supplement or a multivitamin (good to have selenium and methylfolate in it) take it 2-3 months before trying to conceive. Co-q10 and omega 3s also good for repairing sperm damage. if in your therapy present orgalutran, it keeps LH level low to prevent ovulation in antagonist protocol. Be aware that this medicament negatively affects your endometrium receptivity therefore to support endometrium drink vitamine E Though more research is needed, phthalates may negatively affect your reproductive health. Scientists know that some phthalates affect the reproductive systems in animals, so it may be a good idea to try to reduce your exposure. It Starts With The Egg is a profound and inspiring book written by Rebecca Fett. She uses both her own experiences and scientific research to delve deep into what egg quality is and how it affects women’s fertility .

Rebecca Fett is a science writer, former attorney, and mom. At 26, she was diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserves and told she had an incredibly low chance of conceiving with her own eggs. She put her molecular biotechnology and biochemistry degree to work to understand the science of egg quality and fertility, reading every clinical study that could possibly be relevant. That research laid the groundwork for her book, It Starts with the Egg, which provides an evidence-based approach to how to get pregnant with diminished ovarian reserve, improve and preserve fertility, and prevent miscarriage. Five important takeaways from It Starts with the Egg Take a prenatal vitamin that has at least 2 mg B6, 6 mcg B12, 100mg Iodine, 7 mg Zinc and 50 mcg Selenium. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form by any means without theShe wanted to use her story to share this information with others and help them believe in their own bodies and feel empowered to help themselves even in the face of impossibility. Want to know the details on how she turned an impossible statistic into record breaking success? It is important to ensure you maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle when you start your journey to motherhood. Reducing exposure to certain phthalates and other fertility-toxic chemicals should be a part of your plan. The good news is that I have already been integrating this wider array of mind-body health components into the Fertility From the Soul Egg Quality program which I am currently developing. And now, since reading “It Starts with the Egg” I can connect the dots to explain how my program recommendations make sense scientifically, not just based on my intuition. the odds of pregnancy were four times higher for women with high vitamin D levels compared to those with a vitamin D

In Part1, I ignored the majority of the book, focusing on a few themes that were critical to me. But that doesn’t mean the rest of the book is uninteresting or unimportant. It’s all worth considering, but I’m not going to delve into these other topics in depth as, frankly, I don’t have a strong opinion about these topics at this time.

What is the It Starts with the Egg Diet?

The diet chapters are horrifying, of course. This is a popular science book. What were you expecting? Fett claims that everyone trying to get pregnant should eat low-mercury fish. No, no, don’t just rely on the omega-3s in your prenatals! You need to eat the actual fish. Sorry, vegans. No babies for you, I guess. Also, you need to stress over whether you’re eating too many potatoes. You’re not having trouble conceiving because you’re over 35 or because you can’t tell when you’re ovulating. It’s definitely the potatoes. They found an amazing surrogate and really believed it should be easy from there; Rebecca was in her mid-twenties, healthy and it wasn’t expected that any more issues would arise from there. The story has a very happy ending. With 2 beautiful boys a couple of years apart – both of which were formed from everything she achieved before her first round of IVF treatment. Alpha-lipoic keeps insulin level good, which is needed during stressful procedure and protects liver from toxins

I have Antiphospholipid syndrome, which 5% of women have and those 5% loose their babies in 70% after 2 months.

When should I start taking prenatal vitamins?

How to improve egg health - #1 is avoid BPA, Even in minuscule amounts. From plastic food storage containers, canned food and drinks, and paper receipts. All too often, the focus in fertility and pregnancy is on the woman. But I love that the author included a chapter dedicated to sperm quality. After all, sperm is half the equation. Rebecca’s fertility issues started with a diagnosis of Psoriatic Arthritis in her teens. (Psoriatic Arthritis is a form of arthritis that affects people with psoriasis ). It is important to know when and where you are more at risk for exposure to these harmful toxins from many everyday products. Being mindful of what you put in or near your body can help maintain proper reproduction health. Another toxin is Phthalates are widely used in soft plastic, vinyl, cleaning products, nail polish, and fragrances. Causes increased levels of oxidative stress in the body. phthalate exposure has been associated with an increased risk of endometriosis. women with higher levels of certain phthalates during pregnancy were more likely to have baby boys with specific problems with their reproductive systems. and personal care products such as hairspray, lotions, fragrances, and nail polish often have very high levels of phthalates