THINGS TO

ENHANCE YOUR

FERTILITY POTENTIAL

Before seeking medical help, remember some of the things you can do to enhance your own fertility potential.

BODY WEIGHT, DIET AND EXERCISE

Proper diet and exercise are important for

optimal reproductive

function and women who are significantly

overweight or underweight can

have difficulty getting pregnant

STOP SMOKING & DRINKING

Cigarette smoking has been associated with a decreased sperm

count in men. Women who smoke also take longer to conceive. Alcohol (beer and

wine as well as hard liquor) intake in men has been associated

with low sperm counts.

STOP ABUSING DRUGS

Drugs such as marijuana and

anabolic steroids decrease sperm

counts. If you have used drugs, discuss

this with your doctor. Both partners should stop using any illicit drugs if they want a

healthy baby.

REVIEW YOUR MEDICATIONS

A number of medications, including some of those used to treat ulcer problems

and high blood pressure, can influence a man's sperm count. If

you are taking any medications, talk with

your doctor about whether or not it can affect your fertility

LIMIT YOUR CAFFEINE INTAKE

Limit your caffeine intake

such as tea, soft drinks and

coffee

OTHERS FACTORS

Frequency of intercourse.

Timing of intercourse.

Position and technique of intercourse.