You Don't Have to Try Every 'Might Help'

When you’re trying to conceive, it can feel like you need to try everything: supplements, special diets, acupuncture, pineapple, post-transfer chips, new tests, and endless fertility “must-dos.” But more isn’t always better—and not every popular tip is supported by evidence.In this episode of *The Daily Try*, we explore how to separate what may genuinely help from what simply adds pressure, expense, or anxiety. Discover why pineapple, hot chips after embryo transfer, and putting your legs up the wall may not improve your chances—and why something can still offer emotional support even if it doesn’t directly affect fertility.You’ll learn practical questions to ask before adding another treatment or purchase to your fertility plan, including: Is there good evidence? What are the costs and downsides? Can my clinician help me understand it? And do I have the emotional capacity for this right now?You don’t have to pursue every possibility to prove you’re trying hard enough. Being selective is not giving up—it’s protecting your energy, finances, and wellbeing while making the best choices you can with the resources you have.For more support, check out my ⁠Monthly Fertility Snail Mail letter subscription ⁠