{"id":27901,"date":"2026-02-23T16:20:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T15:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dubawa.org\/dir\/?p=27901"},"modified":"2026-02-23T16:20:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T15:20:22","slug":"can-women-get-pregnant-by-taking-raw-eggs-for-seven-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dubawa.org\/dir\/can-women-get-pregnant-by-taking-raw-eggs-for-seven-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Can women get pregnant by taking raw eggs for seven days?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Claim: A Facebook user, ogo talk show<\/a>, claims that a woman can get pregnant by consuming raw eggs consistently for seven days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Verdict: False. DUBAWA\u2019s findings reveal that conception depends mainly on ovulation, sperm health, and proper timing of sexual intercourse within the fertile window, not on raw egg consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full Text<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A Facebook user, ogo talk show<\/a>, shared a video titled \u201cDo this for 7 days if you want to get pregnant with twins.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the video, the narrator addresses women who are struggling to conceive and suggests a simple seven-day routine she claims can improve their chances of getting pregnant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She advises women to take raw eggs early in the morning on an empty stomach for seven consecutive days, saying, \u201cYou\u2019re yet to conceive? Do this for seven days. It will help boost ovulation. Very early in the morning for seven days without eating anything.\u201dShe then breaks a raw egg and pours it directly into her mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The post, as of Feb. 11, 2026, has gained over 4,000 likes, 400 comments, and more than 260 shares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the comments supported the claim. Ejiro Igoru said, \u201cThe truth is that it is a native chicken egg you can drink. Drinking local chicken eggs raw stops so many things in your system. My grandmother did this for some of her children, including me. Internal heat will stop, and you will ovulate very well. Please don\u2019t say she doesn\u2019t know what she is doing.\u201d
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jane Jane commented, \u201cAll these raw eggs are chemicals they add. Sha, be careful drinking it raw.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rebecca Thaddawus asked, \u201cIs it local chicken egg or agric chicken egg, or anyone?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maria Barine Loolo said, \u201cThere\u2019s nothing you people will not tell TTC mums to do. God abeg, just bless every womb hungry to carry children.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sima Adaeze wrote, \u201cThank God for the gift of children without any form of wait. Now I see what waiting mothers are facing. Someone can even mix poo with sugar and convince you that you can conceive. May God help His children.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DUBAWA decided to fact-check the claim because fertility challenges are a sensitive issue, and misleading health advice could lead women to adopt unsafe practices without seeking medical consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Verification<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Globally, about one in six adults<\/a> is affected by infertility. The World Health Organisation <\/a>(WHO) explains that pregnancy begins when sperm meets an egg in the fallopian tube after ovulation, following sexual activity or medical intervention, not through diet or traditional remedies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mayo Clinic states that pregnancy requires sperm to be deposited in or near the vagina so it can travel through the cervix and uterus to fertilise an egg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although raw eggs cannot cause pregnancy, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a> (CDC) warns that consuming them may expose individuals to Salmonella infection. This foodborne illness can cause diarrhoea, fever, vomiting, and abdominal cramps.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What actually improves the chances of pregnancy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Cleveland Clinic<\/a>, conception depends mainly on ovulation, sperm health, and proper timing of sexual intercourse within the fertile window, usually the five days before ovulation and the day ovulation occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health institutions such as the Mayo Clinic<\/a> explain that while no food can cause pregnancy, certain medically recognised factors can improve the chances of conception when no major fertility problem exists. One of the most important is the timing of intercourse. Having regular, unprotected sex every two to three days, particularly around the ovulation period, increases the likelihood that sperm will meet the released egg and fertilisation will occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Moyo Clini<\/a>c, maintaining a healthy weight is also important because being underweight or overweight can disrupt hormone balance and interfere with ovulation. Nutrition plays a supportive role as well, though not in the way suggested in the viral claim. A balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and protein can help support overall reproductive health, but no single food, including eggs, can trigger pregnancy or treat infertility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expert Opinions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A gynaecologist, Qudus Lawal, told DUBAWA that eggs are a good source of protein and that a balanced diet can support overall well-being, which may indirectly support fertility, but consuming eggs in a specific quantity or raw form does not treat infertility. He added that infertility has multiple causes and differs from person to person, making proper\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A general practitioner, Dr Owoeye Ajibola<\/strong>, also explained, \u201cThere\u2019s nothing like raw egg improving fertility in a woman. Egg is a protein diet, no doubt, and having a balanced diet improves well-being generally, which can also support fertility. But prescribing a particular number of eggs in a particular form does not improve fertility. Infertility is not caused by a single factor. The reason person A cannot conceive may be different from person B. That is why proper evaluation is important. Sometimes, inadequate sexual exposure can be the reason.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to him, lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy weight, eating fruits and vegetables, avoiding smoking and alcohol, and ensuring adequate sexual exposure are more relevant in improving chances of conception. He said, \u201cNatural interventions include fruits and vegetables as antioxidants, weight management, avoiding smoking and alcohol, all of which can improve the chances of conception.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cScience above sentiment. Raw eggs cannot make you pregnant, nor can they increase fertility. Even if someone claims they took it and got pregnant, it is most likely coincidental. Raw egg is mainly protein with some vitamins and minerals, but because it is uncooked, it may contain Salmonella bacteria. That is why I do not advise eating raw eggs. Pregnancy happens when the body is at the right time, the fertile window is open, and sexual intercourse occurs. Raw eggs have nothing to do with it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The claim that a woman can get pregnant by consuming raw eggs for seven days is false. Pregnancy requires fertilisation of an egg by sperm through biological processes that food consumption cannot provide. While eggs are nutritious when properly cooked, consuming them raw does not improve fertility and may pose health risks. Women experiencing fertility challenges are advised to seek professional medical guidance rather than rely on unverified traditional claims.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Claim: A Facebook user, ogo talk show, claims that a woman can get pregnant by consuming raw eggs consistently for seven days. Verdict: False. DUBAWA\u2019s findings reveal that conception depends mainly on ovulation, sperm health, and proper timing of sexual intercourse within the fertile window, not on raw egg consumption. Full Text A Facebook user, ogo talk show, shared a video titled \u201cDo this for 7 days if you want to get pregnant with twins.\u201d In the video, the narrator addresses women who are struggling to conceive and suggests a simple seven-day routine she claims can improve their chances of getting pregnant. She advises women to take raw eggs early in the morning on an empty stomach for seven consecutive days, saying, \u201cYou\u2019re yet to conceive? Do this for seven days. It will help boost ovulation. Very early in the morning for seven days without eating anything.\u201dShe then breaks a raw egg and pours it directly into her mouth. The post, as of Feb. 11, 2026, has gained over 4,000 likes, 400 comments, and more than 260 shares. Some of the comments supported the claim. Ejiro Igoru said, \u201cThe truth is that it is a native chicken egg you can drink. Drinking local chicken eggs raw stops so many things in your system. My grandmother did this for some of her children, including me. Internal heat will stop, and you will ovulate very well. Please don\u2019t say she doesn\u2019t know what she is doing.\u201d Jane Jane commented, \u201cAll these raw eggs are chemicals they add. Sha, be careful drinking it raw.\u201d\u00a0 Rebecca Thaddawus asked, \u201cIs it local chicken egg or agric chicken egg, or anyone?\u201d Maria Barine Loolo said, \u201cThere\u2019s nothing you people will not tell TTC mums to do. God abeg, just bless every womb hungry to carry children.\u201d Sima Adaeze wrote, \u201cThank God for the gift of children without any form of wait. Now I see what waiting mothers are facing. Someone can even mix poo with sugar and convince you that you can conceive. May God help His children.\u201d DUBAWA decided to fact-check the claim because fertility challenges are a sensitive issue, and misleading health advice could lead women to adopt unsafe practices without seeking medical consultation. Verification Globally, about one in six adults is affected by infertility. The World Health Organisation (WHO) explains that pregnancy begins when sperm meets an egg in the fallopian tube after ovulation, following sexual activity or medical intervention, not through diet or traditional remedies. Mayo Clinic states that pregnancy requires sperm to be deposited in or near the vagina so it can travel through the cervix and uterus to fertilise an egg. Although raw eggs cannot cause pregnancy, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that consuming them may expose individuals to Salmonella infection. This foodborne illness can cause diarrhoea, fever, vomiting, and abdominal cramps.\u00a0 What actually improves the chances of pregnancy? According to the Cleveland Clinic, conception depends mainly on ovulation, sperm health, and proper timing of sexual intercourse within the fertile window, usually the five days before ovulation and the day ovulation occurs. Health institutions such as the Mayo Clinic explain that while no food can cause pregnancy, certain medically recognised factors can improve the chances of conception when no major fertility problem exists. One of the most important is the timing of intercourse. Having regular, unprotected sex every two to three days, particularly around the ovulation period, increases the likelihood that sperm will meet the released egg and fertilisation will occur. According to Moyo Clinic, maintaining a healthy weight is also important because being underweight or overweight can disrupt hormone balance and interfere with ovulation. Nutrition plays a supportive role as well, though not in the way suggested in the viral claim. A balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and protein can help support overall reproductive health, but no single food, including eggs, can trigger pregnancy or treat infertility. Expert Opinions A gynaecologist, Qudus Lawal, told DUBAWA that eggs are a good source of protein and that a balanced diet can support overall well-being, which may indirectly support fertility, but consuming eggs in a specific quantity or raw form does not treat infertility. He added that infertility has multiple causes and differs from person to person, making proper\u00a0 A general practitioner, Dr Owoeye Ajibola, also explained, \u201cThere\u2019s nothing like raw egg improving fertility in a woman. Egg is a protein diet, no doubt, and having a balanced diet improves well-being generally, which can also support fertility. But prescribing a particular number of eggs in a particular form does not improve fertility. Infertility is not caused by a single factor. The reason person A cannot conceive may be different from person B. That is why proper evaluation is important. Sometimes, inadequate sexual exposure can be the reason.\u201d According to him, lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy weight, eating fruits and vegetables, avoiding smoking and alcohol, and ensuring adequate sexual exposure are more relevant in improving chances of conception. He said, \u201cNatural interventions include fruits and vegetables as antioxidants, weight management, avoiding smoking and alcohol, all of which can improve the chances of conception.\u201d \u201cScience above sentiment. Raw eggs cannot make you pregnant, nor can they increase fertility. Even if someone claims they took it and got pregnant, it is most likely coincidental. Raw egg is mainly protein with some vitamins and minerals, but because it is uncooked, it may contain Salmonella bacteria. That is why I do not advise eating raw eggs. Pregnancy happens when the body is at the right time, the fertile window is open, and sexual intercourse occurs. Raw eggs have nothing to do with it.\u201d Conclusion The claim that a woman can get pregnant by consuming raw eggs for seven days is false. Pregnancy requires fertilisation of an egg by sperm through biological processes that food consumption cannot provide. 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