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Fertility Glossary

Alcohol and fertility

How drinking alcohol may affect conception and pregnancy.

Lifestyle & preconception

The UK Chief Medical Officers advise that the safest approach when trying to conceive or pregnant is not to drink. NICE advises men to keep within low-risk limits. Lifestyle is only one factor, and many fertility problems have medical causes unrelated to lifestyle.

Related United Kingdom guides

Last reviewed: 23 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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