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To what extent do lifestyle factors affect fertility?

By Joel G. Brasch M.D. (gynecologist).
Last Update: 07/05/2019

Whether you're thinking about getting pregnant or have already been trying, it's never too early or too late to evaluate your lifestyle choices. Starting healthy habits or getting rid of bad ones can improve your overall health. And some lifestyle changes may promote fertility in both you and your partner. For example, Smoking cessation, reducing alcohol consumption, eliminating Street drugs, practicing safe sex, avoiding overheating (male), limiting caffeine intake, and exercising regularly.

 Joel G. Brasch
Joel G. Brasch
M.D.
Gynecologist
Dr. Joel Brasch is the Medical Director of Chicago IVF, founded in 2005. He is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and has over 25 years of direct experience in fertility treatment and reproductive care. He is also the Director of Mount Sinai Medical Center’s Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.
Gynecologist. Dr. Joel Brasch is the Medical Director of Chicago IVF, founded in 2005. He is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and has over 25 years of direct experience in fertility treatment and reproductive care. He is also the Director of Mount Sinai Medical Center’s Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.