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Spicy food affects your fertility? Gastro doctor Dr Pal busts common pregnancy myths
ET Online | October 27, 2025 6:20 PM CST

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Gastro doctor Dr. Pal and IVF practitioner Rohit Gutgutia debunk common fertility myths. They clarified that spicy food doesn't affect fertility, daily eggs support it but don't guarantee conception, and IVF babies are as healthy as naturally conceived ones. The duo also addressed the affordability of IVF and the safety of multiple cycles.

Spicy food upsets your stomach, not your fertility, says IVF practitioner. (Istock- Image for representative use only)

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Can eating spicy food mess with your fertility? Or are IVF babies really weaker than naturally conceived ones? Dr Pal, gastro doctor, is back with another myth-busting reel — this time teaming up with IVF practitioner and healthcare entrepreneur Rohit Gutgutia. In their snappy exchange, the duo takes on some of the most common questions about fertility and pregnancy.

In the video, Dr Pal begins by asking if spicy food can make someone infertile. Rohit Gutgutia quickly clears the air, saying it’s false — spicy food might irritate your stomach, but it has nothing to do with fertility. That’s one myth busted for all the chilli lovers who thought their spice tolerance might come at a reproductive cost.

Next, Dr Pal brings up whether eating eggs daily can guarantee conception. Rohit Gutgutia explains that while eggs don’t promise pregnancy, they do support fertility since they’re packed with protein, choline, and essential vitamins. So, your morning omelette might not be a magic fertility fix, but it’s still a pretty smart addition to your diet.


Dr Pal keeps the momentum going with another viral myth — whether IVF babies are more likely to fall sick. Rohit Gutgutia shuts it down instantly, clarifying that IVF babies are just as healthy as those conceived naturally. With that, one of the most persistent misconceptions around assisted conception finally takes a well-deserved hit.



Switching gears to the money talk, Dr Pal brings up another widely believed myth — that IVF is only for the wealthy or celebrities. Rohit Gutgutia laughs it off, explaining that IVF has become far more affordable and accessible than most people think. It’s a refreshing reminder in a world where fertility treatments are still seen by many as an expensive, elite privilege.

Dr Pal then dives into another big concern often found in online forums — whether multiple IVF cycles can harm a woman’s body. Rohit Gutgutia puts that fear to rest, clarifying that undergoing several IVF cycles is completely safe and doesn’t harm the body in any way. It’s one of those myths that sounds scary but has no medical backing whatsoever.



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