Should You Drink While Trying to Conceive?

While it’s widely known that drinking during pregnancy is not advisable, some research has also found that drinking while trying to conceive could potentially harm your chances of becoming pregnant. “Drinking more than moderate amounts of alcohol may increase one's likelihood of hypertension, diabetes, gastrointestinal or liver issues and cancer as well as depression or mental illness,” said Suzanne Bovone, M.D., an OBGYN at Obstetrics and Gynecology of San Jose, part of Pediatrix® Medical Group. Additionally, women who drink more than moderate amounts of alcohol may experience irregular menstrual cycles, which may make it harder to become pregnant, noted Dr. Bovone.

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