Have you been trying to have baby without success? There are some steps you can take to increase your odds of conceiving. Read on to learn how to improve fertility.

If you've been trying to have a baby but haven't been able to conceive, you may be worried about your fertility. Before turning to technology for help, there are some things you can try to do on your own to improve fertility. You don't want to wait too long to consult a doctor, however. Consider contacting a physician for help after 12 months of unprotected intercourse, or after 6 months if you're over 35.http://www.advancedfertility.com/choose.htm>

Human bodies are complicated machines. Sometimes small lifestyle changes can tilt the odds of conceiving in your favor.

1. Stop smoking.http://www2.massgeneral.org/vincent/fertility_services.htm
2. Avoid second-hand smoke.http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/getting-pregnant-ways-to-improve-your-fertility
3. Avoid caffeine and alcohol.http://www2.massgeneral.org/vincent/fertility_services.htm
4. Avoid excessive exercise.http://www2.massgeneral.org/vincent/fertility_services.htm
5. Eat more fruits and vegetables to ensure you're consuming enough anti-oxidants.http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/getting-pregnant-ways-to-improve-your-fertility?page=2
6. Plan sexual activity according to ovulation.http://www2.massgeneral.org/vincent/fertility_services.htm
7. Limit consumption of fish that may contain mercury.http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/getting-pregnant-ways-to-improve-your-fertility?page=2
8. Avoid pesticides.http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/getting-pregnant-ways-to-improve-your-fertility?page=2

Bodyweight, stress, nutrition, and fatigue can all affect female fertility.

1. Weight can affect fertility by affecting the way your body produces and reacts to hormones.. If you are over or under weight take steps to gain or lose weight.http://www2.massgeneral.org/vincent/fertility_services.htm
2. Reduce stress.http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/getting-pregnant-ways-to-improve-your-fertility?page=2
3. A supplement containing folic acid, vitamins E, B-6, and B-12, iron, magnesium, zinc, the amino acid L-arginine, selenium, the herb chasteberry (also know known as vitex), and green tea was shown in one study to improve female fertility.http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/getting-pregnant-ways-to-improve-your-fertility?page=2
4. Get enough sleep.http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/getting-pregnant-ways-to-improve-your-fertility?page=2

There are several supplements that may improve male fertiility.

1. Some researchers advise taking 1,000 mg of vitamin C daily to increase sperm counts.http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/getting-pregnant-ways-to-improve-your-fertility?page=2
2. Both vitamin E and seleniummay improve sperm's motility.http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/getting-pregnant-ways-to-improve-your-fertility?page=2
3. Some research has shown that zinc and folic acid have improved male fertility.http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/getting-pregnant-ways-to-improve-your-fertility?page=2
4. L-carnitine and L-acetyl carnitine have also been shown to improve sperm health (in one study).http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/getting-pregnant-ways-to-improve-your-fertility?page=2

The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before using the information presented here.