http://www.choicemoms.org/trying/20/trying.htm The first step in conceiving a child is to understand your own fertility. In this section (menu at left) we consult with fertility specialists for expert advice about understanding your egg quality and quantity, how to detect ovulation, and how stress can affect your fertility. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:22:00 +0500 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:22:00 +0500 http://www.choicemoms.org/index.cfm/understand_your_fertility/57/understand_your_fertility.htm Dr. Richard Scott and American Fertility Association's Pamela Madsen reported in their survey report, What Mother Didn't Tell You About Fertility, Because No One Ever Told Her, that nearly half of the respondents thought overall health is an indicator of a person's ability to conceive. That's a myth. Although smoking and weight can affect fertility, a person's overall fitness level (or regularity of period) doesn't equate to ease of conception.