If you’re having a hard time conceiving, changing unhealthy habits associated with infertility could be the solution. But how can you tell which areas of your life could use improvement? For the best results, consult the guide below. 

3 Factors Associated with Infertility  

Weight and Nutrition

Being significantly underweight can affect your ovulation. Women who are underweight may experience irregular periods, which makes it difficult to track your ovulation and make sure you’re having intercourse at the right time. On the other hand, women who have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and are overweight and struggling to conceive should pay close attention to nutrition and weight management. PCOS is characterized by higher levels of male hormones, and diet and weight loss may help to shift the body’s hormone levels.

Smoking

Women who are looking to become pregnant should quit smoking immediately, for the health of themselves and their future baby. Tobacco exposure has been shown to reduce ovarian function, in addition to causing overall health problems like lung cancer. Men should also quit smoking, as it can affect semen volume, sperm quality, and motility.

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Certain sexually transmitted infections, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea can reduce female fertility. These diseases, which can be asymptomatic, can cause pelvic inflammatory disease and a fallopian tube infection. Some women with fallopian tube infection will experience permanent damage without ever knowing she has the infection.  

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