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Different Foods For Different Stages of Ovulation

A lot of changes occur in a woman’s body during different stages of the ovulation cycle. It is known that during different days of the cycle require a woman’s body to produce different hormones and go through separate processes. With the need of the body differing during different stages, are there foods that can help boost your fertility? Some infertility experts definitely believe so. We at Shrikhande IVF try and list out the type of foods you have to try and eat during the different stages of your ovulation cycle.

A woman’s ovulation cycle consists of 3 stages.

Menstruation

Follicular Phase

Ovulation

Food To Eat During Menstruation:

On an average a woman loses about 80 millilitres of blood over the course of their period. The blood levels contain a high level of iron, and other minerals. When a person loses blood from their system, they tend to lose a large amount of iron as well. During the menstruation phase of the ovulation cycle is you have to focus on foods that are rich in iron. Fish, Leafy Green Vegetables, Seeds and Meats are the type of foods you should try to focus on. This is doubly important if you have a heavy flow or are suffering from endometriosis. Some fish and seeds also have anti-inflammatory properties that can help with the cramps. Also try to have fruits which are rich in Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps the body absorbs the iron from the foods.

What you should definitely avoid during menstruation is having alcohol, caffeine and spicy foods which could increase the bleeding.

Food For The Follicular Phase:

During the Follicular phase you have to focus on foods that contain a good amount of Vitamin E. Follicles are housed in a fluid that is rich in Vitamin E. To help with follicle development try and eat food that are rich in Vitamin E. If you suffer from diseases like Fibroid and Endometriosis then you will have excess level of estrogen being released. Vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage and broccoli can help metabolize the excess estrogen in your system. If you are not sure if you have fibroids or endometriosis then you can schedule an appointment with the best fertility clinic in India.

During the follicular phase of your cycle, you have to try and avoid drinking alcohol. Alcohol disrupts the  hormonal balance in the system. It also causes dehydration which leads to thickened cervical mucus which is not ideal.

Food To Eat During Ovulation:

The best food to be had during the ovulation phase is ones that are rich in Fatty Acids. Fish Meats and Fish Oils are the best source of Omega-3s. Fatty Acids promote the flow of blood to the uterus and support the opening of the follicle to release the egg. Fish Oils are also responsible to thinning out the blood making it easier to flow to different parts of the body. Drinking a lot of water during this stage is also essential as it thins out the cervical mucus which makes it easier for the sperm to get to the egg. Eat a lot of greens and nuts like walnut.

You should definitely stay away from acidic foods like coffee and processed meats and added acidity may make your uterus hostile to the entering sperm.

If you are already pregnant then you will necessarily have to have a lot of food that are rich in nutrients. If you are still having difficulty conceiving a child naturally even after a year of unprotected sex, then you may have to consider other options. Shrikhande IVF and Surrogacy center in Nagpur is one of the most renowned fertility clinics in India. They have expert doctors and their state of the art infrastructure makes it easier to get the best results.