OPTIMIZING FERTILITY · Sub-section 2 of 3
Fertility, what actually moves the needle.
The lifestyle factors with strong evidence, the supplements with weak evidence, and the threshold for moving from self-help to a fertility specialist.
✓ Evidence stack: ACOG · ASRM · AUA/ASRM Male Infertility Guideline · WHO 2021 semen analysis · Reviewed by Maureen Kelly, RN
Most fertility outcomes are shaped by factors outside your control — age, ovarian reserve, partner sperm quality. But several modifiable factors do meaningfully influence chance of conception. This section separates the strong evidence from the noise: BMI, smoking, alcohol, caffeine, diet, exercise, and the supplement stacks marketed online.
The 3 articles in this section
Reviewed by
Maureen Kelly, RN — 20+ years in L&D, postpartum, NICU, and women’s health.
Every article in this section is reviewed against current clinical guidelines and primary research. Meet Maureen →