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Fertility Articles — IVF, IUI, Egg Freezing & LGBTQ+ Family Building

Expert-written, medically reviewed articles to guide your fertility journey. From IVF success rates to LGBTQ+ family building — evidence-based information you can trust.

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Acupuncture and IVF — Does the Evidence Support It?

Acupuncture became popular in IVF clinics after a 2002 study suggested it nearly doubled pregnancy rates. But subsequent, larger trials have largely failed to replicate that finding. Here is what the evidence actually shows.

Prof. Latifat Ibisomi · PhD, MSc (Med)
9m
LifestyleMD reviewed

Alcohol and Fertility — How Much Is Safe When TTC?

There is no established safe level of alcohol when trying to conceive or during early pregnancy. The evidence on alcohol and fertility is nuanced for natural conception but much clearer for IVF — where even moderate intake is associated with reduced success rates.

Prof. Latifat Ibisomi · PhD, MSc (Med)
10m
LifestyleMD reviewed

BMI and IVF Success Rates — What the Data Shows

Body weight is one of the most significant modifiable factors affecting IVF outcomes. The data on BMI and live birth rates is consistent and sobering — but also points toward clear, actionable strategies.

Prof. Latifat Ibisomi · PhD, MSc (Med)
12m
LifestyleMD reviewed

Environmental Toxins and Fertility — What to Avoid

Environmental toxins are ubiquitous in modern life and many are known endocrine disruptors — chemicals that interfere with hormone signaling in ways that can impair fertility. Here is what the evidence shows and what you can realistically do about it.

Prof. Latifat Ibisomi · PhD, MSc (Med)
12m
Lifestyle

Exercise and Fertility — How Much Is Too Much?

Exercise is broadly beneficial for reproductive health, but the relationship between physical activity and fertility is dose-dependent. Too little and too much can both impair conception.

Prof. Latifat Ibisomi · PhD, MSc (Med)
9m
Lifestyle

Fertility Diet Guide — Foods That Support IVF & Conception

What you eat can meaningfully influence your hormonal environment and egg and sperm quality. This guide covers the foods, nutrients, and dietary patterns with the strongest evidence for supporting fertility.

Prof. Latifat Ibisomi · PhD, MSc (Med)
12m
Lifestyle

Fertility Yoga & Meditation — Evidence and Practice Guide

Fertility yoga and meditation have become a major category in the wellness industry, often with claims that outpace the science. This guide separates what the evidence supports from what it does not — and offers practical guidance for incorporating these practices during IVF.

Prof. Latifat Ibisomi · PhD, MSc (Med)
12m
Lifestyle

Sleep and Fertility — How Rest Affects Your Chances

Sleep is one of the most underappreciated factors in reproductive health. Disrupted sleep affects key fertility hormones including melatonin, LH, and cortisol in ways that can impair ovulation and sperm production.

Prof. Latifat Ibisomi · PhD, MSc (Med)
10m
Lifestyle

Stress and Fertility — What Science Actually Says

One of the most harmful things people say to those struggling to conceive is 'just relax and it will happen.' This guide examines what the science actually shows about stress and fertility — and separates myth from mechanism.

Prof. Latifat Ibisomi · PhD, MSc (Med)
10m
LifestyleMD reviewed

Fertility Supplements — Evidence Review for Women & Men

The supplement industry markets dozens of products to people trying to conceive, but the evidence varies enormously by compound. This guide provides an honest, research-based assessment of the most commonly used fertility supplements.

Prof. Latifat Ibisomi · PhD, MSc (Med)
9m

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