How Couples Can Boost Fertility Through Shared Lifestyle Changes
Couples hoping to conceive are being encouraged to focus on shared lifestyle changes rather than leaving fertility solely to one partner. New guidance highlights how small, consistent adjustments in diet, exercise, and daily habits can significantly improve the chances of a healthy pregnancy for both men and women. For men, maintaining sperm health involves more than just diet. Regular exercise, particularly strength training, helps boost testosterone levels. Wearing loose-fitting underwear and avoiding heat exposure—such as laptops on laps, hot tubs, or saunas—can also protect sperm quality. Cutting down on long bike rides and keeping phones out of front pockets are recommended to reduce potential harm. Fertility is now recognised as a joint responsibility, with preconception health playing a vital role for both men and women. By making gradual, sustainable changes to diet, exercise, and daily routines, couples can actively improve their chances of achieving a healthy pregnancy. The guidance underscores that small, consistent steps often yield the best long-term results.
