New Delhi, Jan. 20 -- If your vision board for 2026 includes starting a family, January may be the best month to stop and evaluate your fertility health. Doctors agree that testing early allows couples to know where they stand in terms of reproduction, as well as allows them to address any problems they have before actively attempting to become pregnant.

"Fertility testing is not just for women who are having difficulty getting pregnant. Testing allows you to plan better and avoid the added stress in the future," Dr Sangeetha S Anand, Senior Consultant - Fertility & IVF, Apollo Fertility, Brookfield, tells Health Shots.

Why January is an ideal time for fertility testing?

A natural reset occurs in January after the festive season. With ...