The effect of cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption and fruit and vegetable consumption on IVF outcomes: a review and presentation of original data

Sarah Firns; Vinicius Cruzat; Kevin Noel Keane; Karen A. Joesbury; Andy H. Lee; Philip Newsholme; John L. Yovich

doi:10.1186/s12958-015-0133-x

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The effect of cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption and fruit and vegetable consumption on IVF outcomes: a review and presentation of original data

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The effect of cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption and fruit and vegetable consumption on IVF outcomes: a review and presentation of original data

Sarah Firns, Vinicius Cruzat, Kevin Noel Keane, Karen A. Joesbury, Andy H. Lee, Philip Newsholme and John L. Yovich

Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB & E, Vol.13, pp.1-13

16/12/2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12958-015-0133-x

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Assisted Reproductive Technology

Fertilization Rate

Pregnancy Loss

Ovarian Reserve

Oocyte Production

Background Lifestyle factors including cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption and nutritional habits impact on health, wellness, and the risk of chronic diseases. In the areas of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and pregnancy, lifestyle factors influence oocyte production, fertilization rates, pregnancy and pregnancy loss, while chronic, low-grade oxidative stress may underlie poor outcomes for some IVF cases. Methods Here, we review the current literature and present some original, previously unpublished data, obtained from couples attending the PIVET Medical Centre in Western Australia. Results During the study, 80 % of females and 70 % of male partners completed a 1-week diary documenting their smoking, alcohol and fruit and vegetable intake. The subsequent clinical outcomes of their IVF treatment such as quantity of oocytes collected, fertilization rates, pregnancy and pregnancy loss were submitted to multiple regression analysis, in order to investigate the relationship between patients, treatment and the recorded lifestyle factors. Of significance, it was found that male smoking caused an increased risk of pregnancy loss (p = 0.029), while female smoking caused an adverse effect on ovarian reserve. Both alcohol consumption (β = 0.074, p < 0.001) and fruit and vegetable consumption (β = 0.034, p < 0.001) had positive effects on fertilization. Conclusion Based on our results and the current literature, there is an important impact of lifestyle factors on IVF clinical outcomes. Currently, there are conflicting results regarding other lifestyle factors such as nutritional habits and alcohol consumption, but it is apparent that chronic oxidative stress induced by lifestyle factors and poor nutritional habits associate with a lower rate of IVF success.

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Title: The effect of cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption and fruit and vegetable consumption on IVF outcomes: a review and presentation of original data
Creators: Sarah Firns - Curtin University
Vinicius Cruzat - Curtin University
Kevin Noel Keane - Curtin University
Karen A. Joesbury - Curtin University
Andy H. Lee - Curtin University
Philip Newsholme - Curtin University
John L. Yovich - Curtin University
Publication Details: Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB & E, Vol.13, pp.1-13
Publisher: BioMed Central Ltd.
Identifiers: 991013071411402368
Academic Unit: Faculty of Health
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

The effect of cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption and fruit and vegetable consumption on IVF outcomes: a review and presentation of original data

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