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NewsKPBS Public MediaAugust 26, 2026San Diego

NPR Life Kit outlines lifestyle habits to support fertility

This article outlines evidence-backed lifestyle changes that may improve fertility odds for couples trying to conceive. It emphasizes that while many factors like genetics and timing are outside of personal control, habits such as regular exercise and avoiding substances like cannabis, nicotine, and alcohol may support reproductive health.

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Why It Matters

The information provides guidance on lifestyle adjustments that individuals may choose to adopt when attempting to conceive, based on reproductive health reporting.

Key Facts

  • Healthy, heterosexual couples in their 20s to early 30s have a 25% to 30% chance of pregnancy per month with regular, unprotected sex.
  • Fertility is influenced by medical history, genetics, hormone balance, and timing.
  • Lifestyle habits that may support fertility include regular exercise.
  • Substances identified as potentially hindering fertility include cannabis, nicotine, and alcohol.

Who's Mentioned

personLucky Sekhon“Reproductive endocrinologist providing expert commentary”personMalaka Gharib“Editor”personSylvie Douglis“Producer”personAndee Tagle“Reporter and author of the article”organizationAmerican College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists“Source of fertility statistics”personLA Johnson“Illustrator”personCJ Riculan“Editor”