Are you currently timing intercourse around your fertile window?

The fertile window lasts about six days, ending on the day of ovulation. The two days before and the day of ovulation are the most fertile. After ovulation, there is a rapid drop in conception probability.

How often do you have intercourse? *

Assuming no special timing with regard to ovulation, daily intercourse or intercourse every other day results in the highest probability of conception. At lower frequencies the rate of conception drops more rapidly; untimed intercourse averaging once per week results in a 3-fold decrease in probability of conception.

How many cigarettes do you smoke per day? *

Smoking has well-known adverse impact on both fertility and pregnancy. The prevalence of infertility is higher, fertility is lower, and the time to conception is longer in smoking compared to non-smoking women. The effects of second-hand smoke are only slightly less than those of active smoking by either partner. Other forms of substance abuse also can adversely affect fertility. Marijuana inhibits the secretion of GnRH and can suppress reproductive function in both women and men. In women, marijuana use can interfere with ovulatory function.

How many alcoholic drinks do you consume per week? *

Heavy alcohol consumption in women may decrease fertility. In both women and men, even modest amounts of alcohol consumption have been associated with lower pregnancy rates in IVF cycles.

How many caffeinated beverages do you drink per day? *

Moderate caffeine ingestion (≤ 300 mg daily; two standard beverages) appears not to have any adverse effects on fertility. Higher levels of consumption may delay conception or increase the risk of pregnancy loss.

How would you describe your stress level? *

Stress significantly reduces the probability of conception each day during the fertile window.

How much exercise do you get per week? *

In lean women, increasing vigorous physical activity can delay time to pregnancy. In overweight and obese women, any type of physical activity might improve fertility. Moderate physical activity is associated with a small increase in fertility regardless of BMI.

How many cigarettes does your partner smoke per day? *

Evidence strongly suggests that fertility is lower in both men and women who smoke. The prevalence of infertility is higher, fertility is lower, and the time to conception is longer in smoking than in non-smoking women, and the effects of second-hand smoke exposure are only slightly less than those of active smoking by either partner. Other forms of substance abuse also can adversely affect fertility. Marijuana inhibits the secretion of GnRH and can suppress reproductive function in both women and men.

How many alcoholic drinks does your partner consume per week? *

Heavy alcohol consumption in men has been associated with decreased semen quality and impotence. In both women and men, even modest amounts of alcohol consumption have been associated with lower pregnancy rates in IVF cycles.

How many caffeinated beverages does your partner drink per day? *

Heavy caffeine intake (> 700mg/day) in male partners is related to decreased fertility.

How much exercise does your partner get? *