Supplements for Women Trying to Conceive: Fertility Nutrition
Many women who are trying to conceive start with a folic acid or prenatal-style supplement, and some add inositol or herbal formulas. Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy, which is why it is advised before conception. Our top picks include a folic acid, a fertility multivitamin, inositol and two herbal formulas. Supplements do not treat the causes of infertility.
Recommended Supplements for Women Trying to Conceive
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Why Are These Products Included?
- Lexi Conciemax-F is a herbal dietary supplement formulated to support female reproductive wellness.
- Fairhaven FertilAid for Women is a patented prenatal fertility multivitamin. It contains iron and chasteberry (see the cautions below).
- GreenLife Folic Acid 800 mcg is a vitamin B9 supplement for preconception nutrition. Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy.
- Theralogix Ovasitol is a pure inositol powder that supplies myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol.
- Edible Herbs Female Formula is a plant-based herbal capsule for women’s wellness.
How to Choose
Folic acid is the one nutrient with clear official advice for women planning pregnancy, so start there. Health authorities generally suggest 400 mcg daily from before conception through the first trimester, and a doctor may advise more for some women. Add inositol if you have PCOS. Avoid taking several multivitamins together, which can push some nutrients too high.
What Is Female Infertility?
Infertility is usually defined as not conceiving after 12 months of regular unprotected sex (six months if you are over 35). Causes include ovulation disorders such as PCOS, blocked tubes, endometriosis, fibroids, thyroid disease, age and lifestyle factors. Male factors are involved in about half of cases, so both partners should be assessed.
When to See a Doctor
See a doctor after 12 months of trying (six months if over 35), or sooner if you have irregular or absent periods, known pelvic conditions, or a history of pelvic infection. Both partners should be checked. Ask about a semen analysis, hormone tests, and a scan.
What Supplements Can and Cannot Do
Good nutrition, a healthy weight and preconception folic acid support general reproductive health. No supplement is proven to correct infertility, and herbal products are not a substitute for investigation and treatment.
Precautions and Interactions
- Fairhaven FertilAid contains iron and chasteberry (vitex): do not combine with fertility drugs, hormonal contraceptives or dopamine-related medicines.
- Keep to the label dose of folic acid, and do not double up with a multivitamin that also contains it unless a doctor advises.
- Stop herbal products as soon as you get a positive pregnancy test and speak to your doctor.
- Tell your fertility clinic about all supplements you take.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I start folic acid?
Ideally at least a month before trying to conceive and through early pregnancy.
Can supplements help me ovulate?
Inositol is studied in women with PCOS, but results vary. See a doctor for testing.
Should my partner also be tested?
Yes. Male factors contribute to about half of infertility cases.
How fast can I get delivery?
Same-day delivery is available in Lagos and Abuja, with nationwide delivery across Nigeria.
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Last reviewed: 29 September 2026