Does caffeine cause or contribute to miscarriage?
Researchers have had difficulty determining whether there is a relationship between caffeine and miscarriage since miscarriage is very common. Recent reports suggest that low to moderate consumption of caffeine does not increase the risk for miscarriage. A few studies have shown that there may be an increased risk for miscarriage or fetal death with high caffeine consumption (>300 mg/day), particularly in combination with smoking or alcohol, or with very high levels of caffeine consumption (>800 mg/day). Weight Control Body fat plays a critical role in human reproduction. Both an excess and also a deficiency of body fat lead to reproductive failure. Body weight disorders are one of the first potential causes of reproductive failure in both men and women. With the epidemic of obesity in the United States, excess body weight (greater than 120% of predicted ideal weight) is a contributing cause to infertility for a large number of couples. Fertility issues with severe obesity • Irregular
