How should one pay attention to diet with infertility?

Written by Wang Jing Hua
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on March 12, 2025
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Infertility requires first identifying the cause of infertility, whether it is related to male factors or female factors. The likelihood of diet affecting infertility is not very high, however, if there is excessive obesity or extreme thinness, appropriate changes need to be made. Relevant examinations should be conducted, such as tests for blood sugar, insulin levels, etc. Patients with infertility should, like everyone else, avoid overly selective eating habits, pay attention to their weight, and maintain a balanced diet to ensure adequate nutrition intake, and avoid eating junk food.

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Classification of the Causes of Infertility

For infertility, it is important to conduct relevant tests as early as possible while young, to receive effective treatment promptly, and to complete childbirth at the earliest. Firstly, male testing should be conducted because the probability of male infertility is also high, and the tests for males are relatively simpler. Afterwards, the causes in females should be investigated, such as monitoring ovulation and conducting endocrine tests for ovulation. Then, the condition of the endometrium should be examined, and a hysterosalpingography should be performed between the third and seventh days of a clean menstrual period to see if this factor contributes to infertility. Subsequently, various biochemical tests, such as immune function and pre-thrombotic state, should also be considered.