Archive · 25 Jul 2025
IVF and Lifestyle: Coffee, Alcohol's Impact on Conception
Every year on World IVF Day, we're reminded that lifestyle choices can affect IVF success.
Experts say things like coffee and alcohol might lower the chances of getting pregnant through IVF.
Drinking too much caffeine (more than two cups of coffee) could make it harder to get pregnant.
Alcohol is even more of a problem, as it can reduce the chances of IVF working for both men and women.
It's recommended that both partners avoid alcohol during IVF.
Small changes in habits can make a big difference.
World IVF Day is observed annually on July 25 to celebrate the first IVF birth.
Experts suggest that lifestyle changes can significantly impact IVF success.
High caffeine intake (over 200 mg daily) may reduce fertility outcomes.
Multiple studies link alcohol consumption to lower pregnancy and live birth rates in IVF.
Experts advise complete abstinence from alcohol for both partners during IVF treatment.
- Who
- Fertility experts and couples undergoing IVF.
- What
- Impact of caffeine and alcohol on IVF success rates.
- When
- Annually on World IVF Day (July 25)
- Where
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- Why
- To highlight how lifestyle changes can improve IVF success.
Expert Advice
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Consumption Guidelines
Expert Advice
Reduce or avoid alcohol and high caffeine intake before and during IVF.
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- World IVF Day
- July 25
- Caffeine Limit
- Max 200mg per day (about 2 cups of coffee)
- Recommended Alcohol Intake
- Abstinence for both partners during IVF
- Expert
- Dr. Kaberi Banerjee