Did you know that even one alcoholic beverage a week can impact both male and female reproductive systems? How is it able to affect fertility? Alcohol can increase estrogen levels, which may suppress ovulation - causing you to possibly not ovulate at all. Remember, we need to ovulate in order to make a baby!

A rise in estrogen can also suppress the maturation of follicles. If an egg is already fertilized by sperm, alcohol consumption can cause unsuccessful implantation in the uterine lining, leading to a failed pregnancy. Lastly, there may be an increased risk of miscarriage and fetal death with maternal alcohol consumption.