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Fertility Boosters

6 Things You Might Have Overlooked

By Gena Hymowech

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Morris was beginning to think she'd never conceive. She had heard of weight-loss surgery before, but knew she couldn't afford it. When she learned it could be fully covered by insurance, she decided to give it a shot. It was a smart move: Shortly after the surgery, she conceived.

4. Feed him oysters.
Women aren't the only ones with fertility problems: Many men have them, as well. To help your guy become more potent, Dr. Schinfeld suggests increasing the zinc in his diet. An easy way to do this is by feeding him oysters, as the food is packed with the fertility-enhancing mineral.

5. Use egg white as a lubricant.
Even if you've never needed lubricant before, you may now. Having a lot of sex can make you very dry, says Dr. Schinfeld.

If you do need help in the moisture department, don't reach for the K-Y. It – and most other common lubricants – can hurt sperm. So what's the solution? Believe it or not, egg whites. The food can actually increase your chances of conceiving, says Dr. Schinfeld. And there are other advantages to it as well. "It doesn't smell," he says. "It feels like a woman when she is excited. And it's been proven safe."

6. Don't listen to the experts.
When your doctor tells you there's nothing more he can do, you may feel like giving up. But doctors aren't always right. Consider the following story.

Julia Indichova was diagnosed with elevated FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) levels while trying to conceive her second child. "I was basically pronounced hopeless, beyond repair," she says.


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