How can I increase my chances of getting pregnant?
Several things genuinely move the odds, and most cost nothing. Time intercourse to the fertile window — the five days before ovulation and the day itself — rather than to a single "best day". Take folic acid, which has firmly established evidence. Stop smoking, and keep alcohol low, for both partners. Get to a healthy weight, since weight affects ovulation and sperm quality in both directions. And have any undiagnosed condition found and treated — an underactive thyroid, diabetes or high blood pressure can quietly reduce your chances, and all are straightforward to put right. A preconception supplement supports the nutritional side of that picture; it is one part of the plan, not the whole of it.
What is twoplus Fertility Complete?
It is a pair of preconception supplements, one formulated for women and one for men, made in Singapore by twoplus Fertility. Every batch is tested by an independent third-party laboratory for microbes and heavy metals. We provide it at our clinics as part of a preconception plan, once a doctor has reviewed whether it suits you.
What is in the twoplus Fertility Complete supplements?
Fertility Complete for Her contains 12 nutrients, including myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol in a 40:1 ratio, CoQ10, folic acid, vitamin D, vitamin B12, iron, zinc, iodine, selenium, magnesium and vitamin A. Fertility Complete for Him contains 8 nutrients, including myo-inositol, CoQ10, zinc, selenium, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E and lycopene. Both are taken as three capsules daily, with or after food.
Do I need to see a doctor, or can I start a fertility supplement on my own?
Fertility supplements are not prescription medicines, so nobody can stop you starting one. The question is whether it is the best use of the next three months. A supplement addresses nutrition; it cannot tell you whether your cycles are ovulatory, whether your thyroid is underactive, whether there is a sperm problem, or whether something structural is in the way. Those need testing, and testing is quick. Our doctors would far rather see you at the start than after a year of trying, and if a supplement is right for you we will provide it here as part of the plan.
How long do I need to take a fertility supplement before it makes a difference?
At least three months, and that is a biological answer rather than a marketing one. An egg takes roughly 90 days to mature before it is released, and sperm take around two and a half months to develop. What you take today is acting on eggs and sperm that will not be in play until months from now, which is why a few weeks is not a fair trial.
Do fertility supplements guarantee I will get pregnant?
No, and you should be wary of anything that suggests otherwise. A supplement closes nutritional gaps and supports the conditions for conception. It cannot open blocked fallopian tubes, treat endometriosis or fibroids, reverse low ovarian reserve, or correct a significant sperm problem. If something structural or hormonal is preventing conception, a supplement will not change it.
Should I see a doctor before starting a fertility supplement?
We would encourage it. A short consultation tells you whether anything else needs attention first — thyroid function, blood sugar, blood pressure, cervical screening, rubella immunity — and whether anything you already take interacts. It also means you are not spending three months on a supplement when the real issue is something a test would have found in a week.
When should we see a doctor about difficulty conceiving?
After 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse without conception, or after 6 months if the female partner is 35 or older. Come sooner if periods are irregular or absent, if there is known PCOS, endometriosis or previous pelvic surgery, if there has been more than one miscarriage, or if either partner has had chemotherapy, radiotherapy or testicular problems.
Can I take the supplement while trying, and during the two-week wait?
Yes. twoplus states that Fertility Complete for Her can be continued through the two-week wait. Stop it once a pregnancy test is positive and switch to a prenatal supplement — the formula contains vitamin A, which is not appropriate to continue into pregnancy. Speak to us about that changeover.
Is it safe while breastfeeding?
No. twoplus states that Fertility Complete for Her is not suitable for breastfeeding mothers. If you are breastfeeding and hoping to conceive again, speak to a doctor about what is appropriate for you instead.
Can I take it with my other medicines?
Check with a doctor first. twoplus specifically flags warfarin and planned surgery. Beyond that, iron, iodine and calcium affect the absorption of thyroid medicine, and taking two products that both contain the same nutrient can push you above safe limits. Bring everything you take to your consultation, including anything bought over the counter.
Can it replace the supplement my doctor already prescribed?
Not without asking. If you are already on a prenatal or a prescribed nutrient, compare the two rather than adding one to the other — doubling up on iron, iodine or vitamin A is a real risk. Our doctors can look at both and tell you which to keep.
Is a fertility supplement suitable if I am having IVF or IUI?
Often yes, but your fertility specialist should have the final say, because IVF protocols include their own medicines. twoplus suggests starting once your cycle is scheduled. If you are under a specialist, tell them exactly what you are taking.
Are the supplements suitable for vegetarians or people with allergies?
The capsules are plant-based, so they suit vegetarians and vegans, and twoplus states the formula is free from milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soy. There are no added artificial colours, preservatives, flavours or sweeteners.
Is this covered by CHAS or Healthier SG?
No. Health supplements are self-funded and are not claimable under CHAS, Healthier SG or MediSave. A consultation with our doctors may be claimable in the usual way — ask us when you book.
