Whats the effect of smoking, alcohol, and caffeine on my fertility?
Cigarette smoking has been strongly shown to adversely affect the quality of the egg, the fertilization process, and the implantation rate. Tobacco is a potent reproductive toxin and must be avoided. The effect of alcohol and caffeine on female fertility is less clear. It is advisable to avoid hard liquor, to limit wine consumption to one glass a day, and to avoid alcohol completely once pregnancy occurs. The evidences regarding caffeine are conflicting; however, it may be wise to limit caffeine consumption to maximum of 2 cups a day.
