Female While there are many causes of infertility, maintaining normal body weight is extremely important if you are trying to conceive.
Studies indicate that lack of ovulation can occur in women who are obese or who are extremely thin.
If you are trying to get pregnant you should make every effort to eat a balanced diet, and try to consume foods that contain folate, vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin B12, and beta-carotene . Although you may be consuming foods that are high in folate, it is still important to consult with your physician to make sure that you are receiving adequate amounts of this important B vitamin. All women of childbearing age should be receiving 400 micrograms of folate a day to prevent the development of neural tube defects. Flaxseed oil may also be helpful for infertility problems. See the list of recipes that have met our criteria for this ailment.