Reduced fertility can make having a baby difficult, but there are ways to boost fertility, including lifestyle changes such as a healthy diet, tracking ovulation, and avoiding caffeine and alcohol. Herbs like Dong Quai and chasteberry can also help, as well as Western fertility treatments.
Often when people start having a baby, especially in later life, they find that it is much more difficult than they expected. This is often because they have reduced fertility, for any number of reasons. This doesn’t necessarily mean that they are unable to have children, it just takes a little more effort. Fortunately, there has been a lot of research into how to boost fertility and treatments exist, ranging from fertility-boosting drugs and procedures, to lifestyle changes, to natural remedies.
One of the most common fertility problems is a problem with ovulation, so lifestyle changes that help reduce the risk of ovulatory disorders can help immensely when trying to boost fertility. Diet is a major contributor, so changing your diet may be one of the simplest ways to boost your fertility. While it can take time to fully transform your diet into healthier patterns, it tends to be easier in the long run than expensive medications or procedures for most people. Of course, the simple diet change doesn’t work for all people, but it does help boost fertility for many people.
Eating lots of fiber, especially whole grains, vegetables and fruits is a good first step. Reducing the amount of refined carbohydrates like white rice and white bread and removing excess sugar from your diet is another great way to boost your fertility. Switching from animal-based to plant-based proteins also seems to help as much as possible. Complete elimination of trans fats also appears to be linked to fertility, and many people add a multivitamin to make sure they’re getting all the vitamins and minerals they need. Overall, making sure you’re at a healthy weight, whatever that may be for your body, if critical, by avoiding getting too heavy or too light.
Cutting out things like caffeine, alcohol and xenoestrogens has been linked to reduced fertility in both men and women. In fact, alcohol can reduce fertility by up to 50%, as can a cup of coffee. Adding some vital minerals and vitamins can also help, with an emphasis on zinc, calcium, and vitamins D and C.
Knowing when you’re ovulating can also help boost your fertility, or at least help you make the most of the fertility that’s already there. Many couples find themselves trying to get pregnant when the woman is not ovulating, and therefore there is little or no chance of her getting pregnant. Tracking your basal body temperature can help you know when your body is about to release an egg, and if you keep a steady ovulation calendar, you’ll soon be able to predict your prime fertility times.
Many herbs are also recommended for increasing fertility, and some couples have luck relying solely on herbs. One herb that has been used in Chinese medicine for millennia is Dong Quai, which helps regulate estrogen levels. Another is chasteberry, which stimulates the pituitary gland and has a direct impact on fertility. Of course, in addition to traditional herbal remedies there are also many Western fertility treatments, and there are specialist doctors who can help you take this much bigger step.
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