She has over 9 years of experience writing about fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being, translating medical research and expert insights into practical advice readers can trust. Tavishi Dogra is a Deputy Chief Content Producer, Health & Wellness, at Hindustan Times.
She joined Hindustan Times to simplify wellness subjects by cutting through jargon. Career journey and experience Tavishi began her health journalism journey in 2017, and has since reported for RSTV, Financial Express, Jagran, HT Media Labs and Zee.
Education and professional background Tavishi holds a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and began her career reporting on public affairs for broadcast. Editorial Philosophy I write with one single goal: To simplify health in a world full of noise by finding what’s actually doable, safe, and evidence-based for my readers. I test claims against research and user experiences. IVF is a carefully monitored medical treatment involving ovarian stimulation, scans, medicines, egg retrieval, fertilization, and embryo transfer. a patient’s general health and day-to-day well-being also deserve attention during an IVF cycle While these steps form the core of treatment. Four areas are particularly useful to keep in mind: sleep, sugar management, stress support, and supplements. These four ‘S’s do not treat infertility or guarantee better IVF outcomes. Still, they can help patients remain better supported physically and emotionally better supported while treatment is underway. IVF can disrupt your usual routine. Early appointments, anxiety about results, and changes in your daily schedule can all affect sleep. being well rested can make it easier to cope with the physical and emotional demands of treatment While getting more sleep cannot guarantee better IVF results. Blood sugar deserves particular attention in women with PMOS, insulin resistance or diabetes, as these conditions can affect metabolic and hormonal health. Regular, balanced meals containing protein, vegetables, fiber-rich carbohydrates and healthy fats can help maintain steadier energy levels. Gentle physical activity, such as walking, may also be useful when appropriate and permitted by the treating doctor. Other vitamins or supplements may be advised depending on nutritional status, medical history, deficiencies, and the individual treatment plan. This is one area where patients should be particularly careful about taking advice from social media. Supplements marketed for egg quality, fertility or hormone balance are not automatically necessary or appropriate for everyone. During an IVF cycle, it can help to keep a few basics in mind: IVF outcomes depend on several factors, including age, ovarian reserve, sperm parameters, embryo development, and individual reproductive health. Lifestyle measures cannot replace fertility treatment or overcome every biological factor. But looking after sleep, nutrition, emotional well-being, and appropriate supplementation can help you stay better prepared, both physically and mentally, for the process. The goal is to give your body the basic support it needs while your fertility team takes care of the medical side of treatment. ( Disclaimer: At Hindustan Times, we help you stay up to date with the latest trends and products. Hindustan Times has an affiliate partnership, so we may get a part of the revenue when you make a purchase. The products listed in this article are in no particular order of priority. They were provided to HT Shop Now by the brand for testing and evaluation. Our opinions remain independent and based on our personal experience with the items. Please patch test the products before use.)
When all else fails, I speak to the expert who sees 50 patients a day, not the one with the most followers. We shall not be liable for any claim under applicable laws, including but not limited to the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, with respect to the products. Patients should therefore tell their fertility specialist about all vitamins, supplements and herbal products they are taking before starting IVF.
“Try to maintain a regular bedtime and wake-up time and aim for adequate sleep rather than relying on catching up later,” Dr Payal Jaiswal, Fertility Specialist at Birla Fertility & IVF in Indore, tells Health Shots . Those early years in policy and TV shaped how she writes today: fast, factual, and human-first.
Subject expertise With 9+ years tracking India’s health conversations, Tavishi knows the gap between clinical advice and daily life. She knows fads from fundamentals and curates science-backed, expert-recommended solutions. In fitness, she breaks down bodyweight training, recovery, and posture fixes for desk-bound readers. In nutrition, she translates guidelines into affordable, desi meal tweaks. In mental well-being, she focuses on stigma-free, actionable tools — all backed by research, expert input, and lived context. Still, patients should not feel that being anxious or upset will determine whether their treatment works. Fertility treatment is stressful, and those emotions are understandable. This could mean speaking with a counselor, practicing relaxation or breathing exercises, staying connected with people you trust, or simply giving yourself some time away from fertility-related conversations and online content.
There is often pressure to “stay positive” during IVF . From decoding health trends and interviewing doctors to testing fitness routines herself, Tavishi always approaches content with one filter: “Will this help someone make a better decision today?
