DOES SMOKING OR ALCHOHOL USE MATTER ?

Smoking is likely to reduce fertility in women and is harmful to the baby if you are pregnant. For men, there is a link between smoking and poorer quality of sperm. If infertility is mainly due to poor sperm count or quality, it is very important to stop smoking completely and avoid all forms of tobacco. For women it is best to avoid alcohol or have no more than 1 or 2 units of alcohol once or twice a week. Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol can affect the quality of a man's sperm. It is best to drink less than 12 units per week. You can calculate your alcohol intake here