If your social media feed has recently morphed into an endless parade of aesthetic bottles promising to boost fertility, you aren’t alone. From ‘conception gummies’ for women to mystery herbal blends for men, fertility supplements are having a moment. Before you add them to your routine, let’s hit pause. Also read | Collagen, gummies, ashwagandha: Popping pills or wasting money? Medanta Gurugram doctors’ useful guide on supplements
The rise of wellness trends often pushes quick solutions over root causes. As Dr Sircar noted, “Not every product has the requisite scientific evidence to prove it works, and taking several supplements without any professional advice may well be completely unnecessary. Also read | Orthopaedic surgeon reveals what women should look for before buying health drinks for stronger bones Before obsessing over micronutrient formulas, look at your daily habits. Processed foods, poor hydration, irregular sleep, chronic stress, and a sedentary lifestyle take a toll on reproductive wellness. If conception is taking longer than anticipated, skipping self-diagnosis is your best move.
“A healthy diet , adequate sleep, regular exercise, and a healthy lifestyle are the bedrock of reproductive health,” Dr Sircar shared. “If you’re taking longer than you should to conceive, then having a fertility assessment is far more useful than you just going around trying all sorts of supplements on your own,” advised Dr Sircar.
