How to know if alcohol is affecting ability to concieve?
Hi! 31F and have been TTC for about 11 months now with no success. Like a lot of people here I imagine, I've been pretty anxious about whether alcohol has affected my chances. When I first started TTC, I cut out alcohol completely, but after a few months of no luck I took my doctor's advice to live my life and drink until pink. I'm definitely more mindful of how much I drink now - typically no more than 5-6 drinks/week (and typically no more than 2-3 in a single night). Also for context - my husband and I have both had some tests done already. My follicle count and AMH levels are normal; his sperm count and motility/mobility are also both all good. I know it's not totally abnormal for it to take this long, but we've been surprised given our test results.
My question is if there is a way to know if alcohol is affecting my fertility. I take ovulation tests so I know I'm ovulating every month, and my period is fairly regular. My understanding is that ovulation and your cycle are impacted by alcohol, and that is what affects your fertility, but I'm wondering if you can have regular ovulation + periods and for alcohol to still be causing a problem.
I know there's lot of conflicting information and opinions out there but I would love anyone's insight!