Caffeine & Your Fertility: Does It Really Matter?

Written By Lora Shahine, MD

Many of us live for that first cup of coffee in the morning. But. How much caffeine is okay when you’re trying to get pregnant? Can cutting out caffeine completely positively impact fertility? What about when you’re pregnant — is caffeine ok then? Where do you find the best information for your situation? 

Dr. Lora Shahine explores caffeine consumption and its effects on fertility from both Western and Eastern medical perspectives. You’ll get practical information on caffeine content in various beverages (including that o-so-important coffee), answers to the most common patient questions, and a personalized recommendation for those trying to conceive.

After this episode, you’ll feel more equipped to make the best decision for yourself. Be sure and review your personal situation with your doctor. 

In this episode you’ll hear:

[1:55] A Western evidence-based approach to caffeine and fertility

[7:00] The Eastern medicine approach to caffeine and fertility

[9:27] How much caffeine is in your favorite pick-me-ups?

[10:30] Dr. Shahine’s personal recommendations

Resources mentioned: 

Caffeine Chart - find how much is in what you’re having: www.cspinet.org/caffeine-chart

1988 Wilcox Study Caffeine Harms Fertility

Large Danish Study Reassuring Results on Caffeine and Fertility

Men’s Fertility and Caffeine Study mentioned 

Planting the Seeds of Fertility: An Integrative Approach to Fertility Care 

Dr. Shahine’s Weekly Newsletter on Fertility News and Recommendations

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Lora Shahine, MD

Dr. Lora Shahine, reproductive endocrinologist at Pacific NW Fertility and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington in Seattle, completed her residency in OBGYN at the University of California in San Francisco and fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at Stanford University. She is dedicated to educating and advocating for increased awareness of infertility, miscarriage, and the impact on environmental toxins on health through an active social media presence, teaching, clinical research, and authoring multiple blogs and books including best selling, ‘Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss.’

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