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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Four TikTok fertility tips debunked
Caption: Four TikTok fertility tips debunked. When it comes to fertility, there is a lot of misinformation and old wives' tales on social media. To help you on your journey, Dr Tosin Sotubo-Ajayi, GP, TV Doctor, and OVA's Medical Advisor, has debunked four common fertility myths. Womb cleansing. ”Womb cleansing or cleaning has been shared on TikTok by different creators and it's the act of consuming detoxing drinks or foods with an aim to 'clean your womb' and remove toxins to help get pregnant.” Dr Tosin explains: "While you can't clean your womb (as these TikToks imply), you can make lifestyle and diet changes to support fertility and reproductive health.” The expert adds that effective changes include cutting out cigarettes and alcohol, increasing your intake of colourful fruits and vegetables, and minimising stress. Guava leaves. ”While there are studies that look into guava leaves for fertility support in animals, from my research there don't seem to be any that look into the same effects on humans so I can't comment on whether it is effective on not.” While this method may be a myth, the doctor notes that guava leaves are a good source of minerals, including vitamins C and B, calcium, potassium and iron. Cloves and hot water. Sharing her verdict on the claim, Dr Tosin says: "Like guava leaves, the effects of cloves on fertility have mainly been studied on animals so there is no conclusive evidence on its effectiveness in humans.” Guaifenesin. ”The theory is that this ingredient supposedly thins the cervical mucus and, as a by-product, it may help sperm swim a little faster and further. There is very limited data on this theory and currently there is no conclusive evidence to say that it is effective for fertility." Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: TikTok,Myths,Debunked,Fertility myths,Common,Journey,Help,Social media,Misinformation,Wives,Dr Tosin Sotubo-Ajayi,GP,TV Doctor,OVA's Medical Advisor,health and wellbeing
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