You are in Medical Library . Some female fertility problems can be resolved through lifestyle modifications, as this article explains. Information about measuring basal body temperature and preparing for the emotional roller coaster of fertility treatments is also included. Although there are no dietary or nutritional cures for infertility, a healthy lifestyle is important.
Ovulatory problems are reversible by changing behavioral patterns.
Everyone should have a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, and whole grains, and low in saturated fats. Avoid caffeine and alcohol. Avoid excessive exercise if it causes menstrual irregularity. Few women exercise to the extent that their periods are affected. For those that do, one study found that simply adding calories can restore menstruation in many cases.