When most people think of infertility treatments, they only think about the woman. At Pacific In Vitro Fertilization Institute in Honolulu, HI’s first in vitro fertilization clinic, the caring and compassionate physicians believe it’s just as important to help the man prepare for in vitro fertility treatment. For more than 31 years, the fertility doctors at Pacific In Vitro Fertilization Institute have helped bring bundles of joy into the world. One of the best ways to ensure success is to make sure to have healthy sperm.

At the Pacific In Vitro Fertilization Institute, the team of board-certified physicians with years of experience in in vitro fertilization work closely with couples to help them achieve their dream of starting a family. Here are three steps they recommend men take when they are preparing for in vitro fertility treatment:

• Eat A Balanced Diet: The chances of a successful in vitro fertility treatment increase when men have a diet high in fruit and grains and low in red meat, alcohol, and coffee. Eat organic when possible, as hormones added to meat and dairy can be harmful to sperm. Avoid soy products, which have been shown to increase estrogen in men. Limit the consumption of alcohol, which has been found to damage the quality of the sperm health
• Take A Multivitamin: Vitamins, minerals, and amino acids help improve semen quality. Take a whole-food multivitamin specific for men that is easily absorbed and digested. The fertility doctors at Pacific In Vitro Fertilization Institute can recommend the right multivitamin for each patient.
• Exercise: One of the biggest inhibitors of the body’s main sex hormones is stress. Unfortunately, there is often a great deal of stress when dealing with infertility. One of the best ways to reduce stress is through regular exercise. Not only does exercise lower stress levels, but it also is one of the best ways to detox the body and keep hormones balanced.

Whether or not patients have a low sperm count or poor sperm quality, it’s important to prepare for in vitro fertility treatment. For more information about in vitro fertilization, visit the Pacific In Vitro Fertilization Institute website or call the Honolulu fertility clinic at (808) 946-2226.