Infertility

Infertility or the inability to conceive is a problem for many women. The most common cause of the problem in women is the failure to ovulate (release an egg). This is usually due to hormonal irregularities. Other common causes include damage to the ovaries or fallopian tubes or structural problems with the uterus (such as fibroids or endometriosis).

What you can do to help

You and your partner should eat plenty of whole foods rich in vitamins and minerals. This will ensure that the:

sperm and the egg are healthy,
woman's body has the nutrients for a growing embryo, and
chances for conception are increased.
Increase intake of essential fatty acids (EFAs) which can stimulate the production of sex hormones. The EFAs are found in:

oily fish,
seeds,
nuts,
beans,
refined vegetable oils, and
evening primrose oil.
Vitamin C supplement of 500 mg twice daily and zinc at 15 mg daily.