Fertility

Healthy couples are typically able to conceive within one year of trying. However, several factors can interfere with fertility, including smoking, drinking too much alcohol, excessive caffeine intake, and obesity. Ovulation problems, poor sperm or egg quality, and premature ovarian insufficiency can also lead to reduced fertility or infertility. Fertility therapy is available, along with medications that help with balancing vital hormones needed for reproduction. Read our section on fertility to learn more about reproductive health. Healthy couples are typically able to conceive within one year of trying. However, several factors can interfere with fertility, including smoking, drinking too much alcohol, excessive caffeine intake, and obesity. Ovulation problems, poor sperm or egg quality, and premature ovarian insufficiency can also lead to reduced fertility or infertility. Fertility therapy is available, along with medications that help with balancing vital hormones needed for reproduction. Read our section on fertility to learn more about reproductive health.

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