12/10/2025
Some fertility myths can feel overwhelming - and Iāve heard them all.
When I was going through my own fertility journey, I remember how confusing it was to sort through advice, acronyms, and emotions. Even as a doctor, it was hard to know what was fact and what was folklore. So letās clear a few things up:
1ļøā£ Myth: You need to lie with your legs in the air after s*x to get pregnant.
Nope! S***m are excellent swimmers. Lying with your legs up might feel like youāre helping, but it doesnāt increase your chances of conception.
2ļøā£ Myth: Stress is the reason youāre not getting pregnant.
Stress can affect your overall health, but itās rarely the sole cause of infertility. Before making big life changes, itās important to get a full fertility workup to understand whatās really going on.
3ļøā£ Myth: Infertility is only a female issue.
Not true! Male factor infertility plays a role in about 30% of cases. If youāre trying to conceive with a male partner, both of you should be part of the evaluation from the start.
Thereās a lot of misinformation out there - but you deserve real answers. Letās replace myths with science and uncertainty with clarity. š§¬
Youāre not alone on this journey, and you donāt have to navigate it in the dark.