16 Natural Ways to Boost Fertility

12. Cut the caffeine

The association between caffeine and fertility isn’t very conclusive.

One older 1997 study suggests that women who consume more than 500 milligrams of caffeine daily take up to 9 1/2 months longerTrusted Source to get pregnant.

However, other studiesTrusted Source did not find a strong link between caffeine intake and an increased risk of infertility.

Consider limiting your caffeine intake to one or two cups of coffee per day to be on the safe side. Give these non-coffee options a try.ADVERTISEMENT

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