Reasons for Infertility: It is possible that we can prevent some possible forms of infertility by making some changes in our daily lifestyle. Know what causes you become a victim of infertility.
How to Avoid Infertility: Infertility refers to a woman's physical inability to contribute to pregnancy. If the woman is under 34 years of age and the couple is not getting pregnant even after trying for a child without contraception for 12 months, or the woman is over 34 years of age, but despite this, she is not getting pregnant even after trying without contraception for 6 months, then these can be symptoms of infertility. This may be due to
It is generally estimated worldwide that one in 7 couples has problems conceiving. The global incidence of infertility is around 13-17 per cent. Infertility cases in India are between 10 and 20 percent. The number of infertility couples is also increasing steadily.
Both men and women usually contribute equally to infertility status. There are many biological causes of infertility. Some of them can be cured with medical intervention. Most cases of infertility are genetic, which cannot be prevented, but it is possible that we can prevent some possible forms of infertility by making some changes in our daily lifestyle. The environment we live in has a big impact on our lifestyle and our potential fertility. Over time, infertility has become more of a lifestyle problem than a medical condition.
To prevent infertility it is important to know which measures are best to take to avoid these problems:
1) First of all, some habits like smoking and drinking alcohol can have a harmful effect on fertility. Smoking has been linked to decreased sperm count in men and sluggish sperm movement and increased miscarriages in women.
2) Alcohol affects the fertility of women and men trying to conceive naturally and through medical treatment. Alcohol is toxic to sperm. It can increase the risk of miscarriage by reducing sperm count and disrupting hormone balance that can hinder sexual function.
3) A balanced diet rich in carbohydrates, protein and fiber should be consumed. Instead of animal meat, protein-rich vegetables should be included in the diet, which is rich in fiber and iron. Taking multivitamins with trans fat and sugar foods low in carbohydrates, high fat, dairy products reduces the risk of infertility in women. The imbalance diet increases the risk of infertility due to lack of vitamin C, folate, selenium or zinc.
4) Physical activity can increase a person's fertility, but too much exercise can cause menstrual problems in women and increase the heat around the testicles in men, which affects sperm production.
5) Health should be maintained through protein-rich diet and frequent exercise. To reduce the possibility of hormone imbalance, your body weight should not be allowed to increase too much. One of the best ways to prevent infertility is to keep your weight balanced. Obesity causes heat to rise in men and decrease sperm count and in women it puts pressure on ovulation which causes infertility.
6) For some medical conditions affecting fertility, daily check-ups should be done every year. Early diagnosis of conditions such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), endometriosis and cervical cancer can prevent infertility. Apart from this, detecting and treating sexually transmitted diseases can also help in protecting one's fertility.
7) Some medicines or herbal remedies can also affect fertility. Such medicines should be discussed with a gynaecologist.
8) Environmental toxins and hazards such as pesticides, toxic chemicals and ionizing radiation should also be avoided.
9) Stress and lack of sleep can increase the risk of infertility. Adopting meditation, yoga, deep breathing and other techniques can help reduce stress.
If attempts to conceive for 6 months or more fail, it can be treated with the advice of a doctor by knowing the status of infertility.
Some medications can impair fertility in both men and women. Anti-cancer drugs can cause uterine and testicular failure temporarily or permanently.
Smoking also reduces the production of testosterone in men, leading to impotence. In women, smoking causes changes in the cervical mucus, which prevents sperm from reaching the egg and creates infertility.
(Dr. Hrishikesh Pai, Consultant Gynaecologist and Infertility Specialist, Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai, Chandigarh and Fortis Hospital in New Delhi)
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