- Control the cholesterol. Couples with high cholesterol levels take longer to concieve. A study published in the journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism concluded that couples or either of the partner with high cholesterol found it difficult to concieve as compared to other couples. Another Longitudinal Investigation of Fertility and the Environment (LIFE) study has found that maybe high levels of cholesterol and free cholesterol are associated with a significantly lower percentage of spermatozoa. So, get in those whole grain fibres, whole fruits and lean plant proteins into your daily diet and keep a check on your lipid profile
