Ovulation

If you are trying to get pregnant and have ovulatory problems,

eating low-fat dairy products may add to your problems. Women who choose low-fat dairy products are 85 per cent more likely to have ovulation problems, according to a new study by Harvard researchers.

In contrast, the human reproduction study found eating full-fat dairy foods, including ice cream, cut the risk of this type of infertility. When women eating two or more portions of full-fat dairy produce, such as whole milk or ice cream, were compared with those eating one or fewer, they had a 27 per cent lower risk of infertility due to lack of ovulation.

Dr Jorge Chavarro, who led the project, said that the link needed further investigation. However, other scientists say that the only compelling evidence of a link between diet and infertility involves obesity, which is linked to a significant reduction in the chances of conception.

Dr Richard Fleming, from the Glasgow Centre for Human Reproduction, pointed out that women reporting a low-fat “healthy” diet might be those already aware of fertility issues and trying to improve their chances.
He pointed out women with ovulatory failure make up a relatively small proportion of cases of female infertility.

– BBC NEWS