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How To Prevent Infertility!

Getting pregnant may seem like an easy job for a married couple. But, getting pregnant can be at times a little risky, especially when you have en number of health problems. So, if you are planning to get pregnant, it is very important to consider ways to prevent infertility.

Infertility is not only caused in women, but in men too. There are a handful of women who are unaware of how to avoid infertility and in most cases women realise that their fertility clock winds down quickly, declining at around a ripe age 27. However, the fertility clock declines for men, too.

Experts say that in men they begin to lose their fertility as young as age 35. So, if you thought that age doesn't matter when it comes to conceiving think again as it is one of the main reasons for infertility.

For those of you who are unaware of what infertility is, it refers to an inability to conceive after having regular unprotected sex. Infertility can be also referred to the biological inability of an individual to contribute to conception.

Today, there are many causes of infertility and for those married couples, it is very essential that they take positive steps to prevent infertility. Here are some of the ways in which married couple can prevent infertility.

Stress

Stress

One of the main causes of infertility is that of stress. One can prevent infertility is you take some time to d-stress. Experts say that some stress is normal but there are extremes of stress which is not appropriate which will affect fertility.

Being healthy

Being healthy

It is very important to stay healthy when you are planning to start a family. Stay as healthy as you can and treat existing health problems effectively. Eating healthy fruits and vegetables is one of the best ways to prevent infertility.

Vaccinations

Vaccinations

When you are planning to conceive, it is best to get vaccinated to prevent you from dangerous diseases which is harmful during pregnancy. Diseases like that of mumps will affect sperm production.

All forms of abuse

All forms of abuse

According to experts, they say that all forms of substance abuse will affect the sperm production and the egg release. It is best to stay away from alcohol at this period of time to prevent infertility.

Contraception

Contraception

Hormonal contraception seems to reduce the incidence of some sexually transmitted diseases. But, in addition to that the hormonal contraception may protect from endometriosis and the formation of endometrial cancer.

Exercises

Exercises

It is vitally important to keep yourself fit and trip when you are trying to conceive. Exercising will help to prevent infertility. A balanced lifestyle to stay active and healthy is necessary. Leading a sedentary lifestyles will lead to weight problems, which is potentially a threat to fertility.

Smoking

Smoking

This is yet another form of abuse which is not good for women and the man when they are planning for a family. It is said that cigarette smoking will lower sperm counts in men and increases the risk of miscarriage and premature birth. Smoking by either partner reduces the chance of conceiving with each cycle.

Eating disorders

Eating disorders

To prevent infertility, women are seriously underweight can be a problem. Eating disorders lead to fertility problems.

Exposure to some chemicals

Exposure to some chemicals

If you love gardening, you need to be careful as to what type of pesticides and herbicides you are using. To prevent infertility, it is best to go in for organic farming.

Age

Age

The age plays a significant role when it come to conceiving. It is said that a woman's fertility starts to drop after she is about 32-years-old. For men, it is usually at the age of 50 where he is usually less fertile than a man in his 20s or 30s.

Story first published: Monday, August 5, 2013, 18:01 [IST]
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