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When it comes to trying to conceive<\/a>, there are so many factors that affect fertility; from our age to our lifestyles and, yes, even the products we choose to clean our house and wash our hair. Though there’s been some debate about exactly how much of an effect household chemicals have on fertility, many scientists do agree that there are certain toxins that can certainly make it harder to get pregnant. And for those of us who would do anything<\/a> to see those two pink lines on a pregnancy test<\/a>, the decision to avoid chemical products is an easy one.<\/p>

But considering that there are so many myths out there about what chemicals have to do with our fertility, it can certainly be hard to know what to believe if you’re trying to conceive. Where do you start? Here’s the good news: These chemicals aren’t quite<\/em> as scary as they might sound, but there are places where you can reduce the risk of harming your fertility just by making a few small changes in what you use around the house.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When it comes to trying to conceive, there are so many factors that affect fertility; from our age to our lifestyles and, yes, even the products we choose to clean our house and wash our hair. Though there’s been some debate about exactly how much of an effect household chemicals have on fertility, many scientists 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