US-Mexico IVF Preparation: Is It Safe to Have Pets?

2026-01-21 19:17:52，visits： 16

 

In the fast-paced modern society, many couples delay their fertility plans due to career pursuits or economic pressures, and when the preparation for pregnancy stage arrives, they often examine every detail of life, including whether the companionship of pets at home is appropriate. Pets like dogs and cats have become emotional pillars for countless families, able to alleviate daily anxiety and provide warm companionship, but some people worry about the potential health risks they may bring.

 

Having pets has a positive effect on the mental health of couples preparing for pregnancy. Research shows that pet interactions can lower stress hormone levels, promote endocrine balance, which is particularly beneficial for hormone regulation in IVF-PGT cycles. Dogs, as common companions, have a relatively low risk of transmitting diseases and usually do not directly affect human fertility. While the association between cats and toxoplasmosis infection exists, it is not absolute: transmission is only possible through contact with environments contaminated by infected cat feces, and through regular vaccinations and indoor feeding, the risk can be minimized. Women preparing for pregnancy should avoid directly cleaning cat litter boxes, delegating it to their partners, and maintain routine pet health checks. These simple measures can make pets a positive aid in pregnancy preparation life, rather than a hidden danger.

 

However, pregnancy preparation health goes far beyond pet management. Regardless of whether there are pets, balanced diet, moderate exercise, and nutritional supplements are the foundation. Consuming more folic acid, omega-3, etc., supports egg quality and sperm vitality; avoiding tobacco and alcohol, maintaining BMI in the normal range, can significantly improve natural conception or assisted reproduction success rates. Regular check-ups are crucial, early detection of potential problems such as polycystic ovary or hormone imbalance facilitates timely conditioning. Transitioning to assisted technology, if natural methods encounter obstacles, the US-Mexico IVF system provides efficient solutions, through personalized ovulation induction and embryo screening, avoiding genetic risks, ensuring safe pregnancy.

 

In the US-Mexico IVF process, IVF-PGT can further ensure health. Doctors will assess environmental factors based on pregnancy preparation history, including the minor influences possibly brought by pet contact, and formulate protective plans. At the same time, for young women, US-Mexico egg freezing services can preserve high-quality eggs before pregnancy preparation, avoiding disadvantages exacerbated by age or life stress. These innovative methods expand pregnancy preparation from single lifestyle adjustments to technological support, giving couples more choice space.

When the pregnancy preparation journey is accompanied by the joy brought by pets but also mixed with health concerns, professional insights often can clarify the fog. The IVF USA team founded by Dr. Nathan Zhang has been engaged in overseas assisted reproduction consulting services for over a decade, providing US egg freezing, US IVF, and third-party assisted reproduction services for those in need. IVF USA, deeply rooted in the overseas assisted reproduction field for nearly 20 years, based on the diversification and personalization of reproductive needs, has early laid out the Mexican market and become the agent in China for Power Fertility Center Mexico POWER Reproductive Center (POWER IVF). Currently, Dr. Nathan Zhang's business has expanded beyond the US to Mexico IVF and egg freezing, Japan and Thailand IVF and egg freezing, as well as Taiwan, Hong Kong, and other regions. You might as well leverage such resources to let scientific suggestions and personalized care jointly guard, step by step welcoming the joy of a new family member.