5 Herbs That Boost Male and Female Fertility

Something about the birds and the bees of Spring may have you thinking of the future. If you're planning a family, fertility has probably crossed your mind. There's a lot that can factor into the health of reproducing and we have five herbs to help.

If you're thinking of becoming pregnant or may be pregnant, talking to your doctor or a professional healthcare practitioner is the most important step to take. They can personalize your program with in-depth medical advice.

There could be a number of reasons getting pregnant may be harder than expected. For women, those reasons could include:

It's easy to think the problem lies only with the woman but male infertility is just as likely to hold up a pregnancy. Some of the conditions affecting men are:

There are many other factors for fertility, like medical conditions, genetic past, hormone balance and more. The medical community is still trying to figure out all the reasons behind infertility and what causes it.

While many studies on these herbs aren't conclusive and new knowledge is slow to come, these five remedies have a history of use for fertility. Ask your doctor about adding them to your supplement routine.

Of course, pregnancy, health and herbs are complicated. You should always speak to your doctor before using any supplement and if you're trying to get pregnant, you may have to cut out some of the supplements you already use. 

These three herbs "made eggs impossible or difficult to fertilize, changed the genetic material in sperm, and reduced a sperm's viability" according to Loma Linda University School of Medicine research on hamster eggs and human sperm. If they're an everyday part of your supplement routine, it's important to talk to your doctor about replacing them or cutting them out for a better chance at pregnancy.

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