Too many people of a reproductive age understand the struggle oftrying to get pregnant.

One diet that has gained popularity in recent years is intermittent fasting.

For the rest of the day and/or night, you refrain from eating.

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While thebenefits of intermittent fastingare still being debated, a new study explores whether or not it affects fertility.

Can intermittent fasting affect fertility?

The study, which took place over eight weeks, was conducted with women with obesity.

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The women were divided by the status of being premenopausal and postmenopausal.

SHBG is a particularly important protein, as it carries reproductive hormones through your blood.