21 Sep Six factors you did not know about that affect fertility
There are numerous factors that affect fertility. Tobacco or alcohol are known, but did you know that other factors such as contact with certain types of plastics can also affect negatively your fertility? Either to maintain hormonal balance and, therefore, a good health or because you are seeking to get pregnant, take note of these factors that affect fertility.
Discover the factors that affect fertility
STRESS
One of the most common factors that can harmfully affect you when getting a pregnancy. Body and mind are intrinsically connected and have a remarkable influence on reproductive health. It is important to maintain a positive attitude.
Stress can produce alterations in the ovulatory cycle of women. In addition, as we have commented in previous publications, it is proven that a person who suffers stress during fertility treatments can hinder conception. To help you, at Reproclinic you will have constant psychological support through all the stages of your process.
TOBACCO
We all know that smoking can affect the fetus during pregnancy. But recent studies also show that smoking can be one of the factors that can affect fertility in both women and men. According to the American Society of Medicine, tobacco can reduce the possibility of conceiving by up to 13%.
EXCESS CAFFEINE
A study from the University of Nevada concluded that caffeine can interfere with the contractions that help ovules reach the Fallopian tubes.
Experts believe that daily caffeine intake should not exceed 200-300 mg/day, an approximation of two cups. Also, remember that there are other foods which also contain caffeine (energy drinks, tea, certain medications for allergies and headaches, soda, etc.). If you are attempting to achieve pregnancy, it is advisable to limit the caffeine of all these products.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
Semen quality and the success or failure in embryo implantation can be affected by toxic exposure.
Nowadays, there is a supported belief that there is a direct relationship between contamination and male infertility: there are fewer sperm and less mobility.
It is not yet known exactly how contamination affects sperm. Some researchers believe that fine particles of heavy metals and polycyclic hydrocarbons are responsible for the damage. Despite this, it is believed that the human body is generating a compensation mechanism to fight against these agents.
In the case of women, contamination can also alter the function of the reproductive organs and the production of hormones.
In addition to the environmental factors, we must also consider the chemicals that our body processes from food. It is advisable to eat a healthy diet, minimizing ultra-processed foods and, preferably, with organic foods.
Research is also being carried out to analyze how electromagnetic radiation affects us with radiofrequencies emitted in mobile telephones. Some studies indicate that these can negatively affect male fertility.
ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS
Endocrine disruptors are chemical molecules that interact with hormonal processes in our body. We can find them in countless products of our day, such as certain plastic containers, cosmetics, insecticides or cleaning products, without hardly knowing or noticing. Both its inactivation and contact in the skin can unbalance our hormonal system, blocking, inhibiting or even supplementing certain hormones. In short, they can alter the hormonal balance and cause problems if the exposure is prolonged and continuous. Its most harmful effect is exerted in the embryonic phase, during pregnancy.
It is important to use products tested dermatologically, carefully follow the indications for the use of the products and, preferably, use the so-called “organic products”. In addition, it is advisable to reduce the purchase of packaged foods and heat the food in glass containers or dishes to avoid contact with these harmful substances in the plastic. Another recommendation from experts is not to reuse pet bottles.
EXTREME DIET AND EXCESSIVE EXERCISE
All experts agree that exercise and diet are necessary for a healthy life. However, no excess is good. Many people are obsessed with reaching the ideal size and the perfect body and on the way to an unattainable stereotype, they end up negatively affecting their health.
A very strict diet and the extreme practice of sports can cause serious hormonal imbalances that end up generating amenorrhea and, in the worst case, infertility. Our reproductive system is very sensitive to the disorders that occur in the body.
On the other hand, being overweight can also have a bad impact on our health. Obesity is another factor that affects fertility. This is because excess weight can cause insulin resistance and hormone imbalances.
Did you know about all these factors that affect fertility? Would you like to know more about any of these topics?
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