Someone told you…
Fertility comes wrapped in advice from family, friends, and the internet. Search a belief you've heard, or browse below. We give a calm, evidence-based verdict and tell you what's actually true.
Written by Fertility Decoded. Reviewed by D R, MS (OBG), FRM. Review date: 30 August 2026.
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Family & culture
- MythIf a couple can't conceive, it's the woman's problem.
- MythAdopt a child and you'll conceive naturally afterwards.
- MythTime the transfer to an auspicious date and it's more likely to work.
- MythFasting, vrat, or the right ritual will cure infertility.
- MythA woman must orgasm, or lie with her legs up after sex, to conceive.
- Partly trueIrregular periods mean you're infertile.
- Partly trueYou can't get pregnant while breastfeeding.
- MythA past abortion or years on contraception causes infertility.
Behaviour
Treatment
- Partly trueIVF babies are less healthy than naturally conceived babies.
- MythIVF always means twins.
- MythIVF injections use up your eggs and bring on early menopause.
- MythFrozen embryos are weaker than fresh ones.
- Partly trueIVF is only a last resort.
- TrueAge is the biggest factor — and IVF can't fully undo it.