Guest guest Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Natural Fertility BoostersFertility can be affected by a variety of factors, including age (in women, fertility begins to decline in the late 20s, in men after age 35), irregular ovulation, scarring in the reproductive organs of women (from conditions such as pelvic inflammatory disease), and - in men - number, shape and movement of sperm. To improve the odds of conception, try these natural fertility boosters: Maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight or underweight can affect ovulation in women and sperm count in men. Get moderate exercise to help maintain weight, but don't go to the extreme - frequent, vigorous workouts can interrupt ovulation in women. Start living healthier. Men who smoke, drink alcohol, or use certain drugs may have a lower number and quality of sperm. Women who smoke cigarettes may find it harder to conceive, and caffeine may decrease fertility in women. Reduce your stress. Fertility issues often exacerbate stress and depression - which can negatively affect fertility. Practice mind-body techniques such as meditation, guided imagery and breath work. Stay temperate. To produce healthy sperm, men's testes should be slightly cooler than normal body temperature. When trying to conceive, men should avoid saunas, hot tubs and steam rooms. Boxer-style underwear may also be cooler than briefs. "If God only gave me a clear sign; like making a large deposit in my name at a Swiss Bank" -Woody Allen / Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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