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Infertility treatment What is commonly called infertility is sometimes just a slight difficulty in conceiving, and not really a problem that requires medical intervention. There are several things you can do to increase the chances of conception, including some that help increase the production of eggs and sperm. If you and your partner have actually been diagnosed with low numbers of oocytes (eggs) and sperm, then you need to address the problem. If not, there are several other approaches that you can use.
Firstly, if either of you smokes, you should stop. Cutting down your intake of caffeine and alcohol also will help. In general, try to keep yourselves in good health. Avoid stress and maintain a healthy diet. Next, ensure that the woman’s menstrual cycle is regular. Try to get as close as possible to your ideal weight. Being either underweight or overweight affects ovulation. At the same time, if you’re trying to lose weight, don’t do it in a hurry. Working out too strenuously can hamper ovulation. For the man, semen quality is affected by several factors. Avoid long or frequent sauna sessions and tight trousers or underwear. Periods of abstinence also have an impact on the sperm count. If ejaculation is too frequent, the sperm count tends to be low. On the other hand, abstaining for too long (10 days or more) tends to reduce the sperm count too.
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