What's true and false about infertility? We asked a fertility specialist.

September 2, 2026 / 7:00 AM EDT / CBS News

What's true and false about infertility? We asked a fertility specialist.

TL;DR

  • Egg count and quality both decrease as women age.
  • A lower egg reserve in younger women does not necessarily impact fertility or indicate poor egg quality.
  • Freezing eggs provides options but is not a guarantee of future pregnancy.
  • Exercise is beneficial for health and mental well-being and does not cause infertility.
  • No supplements have been proven to magically increase pregnancy or live birth rates.
  • Supplements are not FDA-approved for fertility claims, and their contents can be uncertain.