Foolproof Strategies to Supercharge Your Baby-Making Power

Lisette Marie

9. Commit to Complete Smoking Cessation

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Smoking is a detrimental habit with profound, irreversible consequences for fertility in both men and women. In women, cigarette chemicals directly damage eggs, inhibit fertilization, and prematurely age the ovaries, effectively making a 35-year-old smoker's ovaries function like a 42-year-old's. For men, smoking significantly reduces sperm count, motility, and increases DNA fragmentation. Quitting smoking immediately offers substantial, rapid benefits to reproductive health, improving the chances of conception and reducing risks for a healthy pregnancy. Seek comprehensive support to achieve cessation.

10. Scrutinize Your Medicine Cabinet with a Healthcare Provider

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Many commonly prescribed and even over-the-counter medications can impact fertility or are unsafe during pregnancy, a critical step often overlooked. Certain NSAIDs (like ibuprofen) can interfere with ovulation, while some antidepressants or cold medications may subtly affect reproductive hormones or sperm quality. Before actively trying to conceive, compile a complete list of all medications, supplements, and even herbal remedies you and your partner are taking. Have an open and thorough discussion with your healthcare provider to ensure your regimen is conception-friendly and safe for early pregnancy.

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9. Commit to Complete Smoking Cessation

10. Scrutinize Your Medicine Cabinet with a Healthcare Provider

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