Everyone needs some help some time, especially when it comes to conception. Just how much help? Well, a healthy and fully fertile couple has only a one in five chance of getting pregnant in any given month. So, if you're having fertility problems, consider calling in some reinforcements to help improve your chances of conception.

Getting pregnant is all about timing. Monitoring your ovulation can take some work and practice to get it just right. But it can also provide you with some valuable insight as to just when you should try to conceive. Look at Predicting Ovulation for a side-by-side comparison of some popular monitoring methods. Since there are many different ways of monitoring your fertility, it is a good idea to use a fertility chart, which will allow you to the patterns in your menstrual cycle. And don't forget to print out your free fertility calendar!

Leading a healthy lifestyle is important to making sure your menstrual cycle is regular. Because the female reproductive system is a delicate and intricate structure, the slightest imbalance in hormones can set in motion a multitude of problems that will affect your ability to have children.

There is also a strong tie between environmental pollution and infertility; research is revealing that chemicals, toxins and pesticides are affecting both men and women who are trying to conceive. Even alcohol, coffee and recreational drugs can take a toll on our bodies and become causes of infertility for men and women alike.

The male reproductive system is also very sensitive to changes in the body. Men need to ensure that they are leading a healthy lifestyle to help minimize the risk of some infertility factors. And, whether you're female or male, don't forget to take your vitamins Also be sure to investigate other natural treatments for fertility!