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Lifestyle before conception
Smoking, vaping, alcohol, cannabis, and age: what the evidence says about lifestyle and fertility for both partners before trying to conceive.
- Safe
Is masturbation and male fertility safe during pregnancy?
Masturbation does not appear to harm male fertility overall, and research on ejaculation frequency suggests shorter intervals between ejaculations are.
- Caution
How long after quitting weed does male fertility improve?
Quitting weed before trying to conceive gives sperm roughly one full production cycle, about 74 to 90 days, to recover.
- Avoid
How long before pregnancy should you quit smoking?
Quitting smoking before trying to conceive is strongly advised, and while research hasn't pinned down an exact number of weeks or months needed for.
- Caution
How Long Should Men Stop Drinking Before Conceiving?
How long a man should stop drinking alcohol before trying to conceive isn't officially set.
- Caution
Male age and fertility decline and fertility: what the evidence says
Male age affects fertility more than many people realize: research generally points to a noticeable decline starting around age 40 to 45.
- Avoid
Vaping and e-cigarettes before trying to conceive
Vaping and e-cigarettes are discouraged when you're trying to conceive: animal research links e-cigarette exposure, even nicotine-free liquids.