Are you getting negative results each time you pee on the pregnancy test stick? Well, it could be because of these 5 reasons.
So you're well aware of the drill--lying down in bed for a little longer than you'd usually, not peeing immediately after intercourse--and other such 'tips'. But, have you paid any attention to these fertility saboteurs that can wreak havoc when it comes to conceiving?
While most of you know that a woman's fertility decreases when she gets older, poor lifestyle choices can make a whole lot of difference to a woman's chances of conceiving even when she's younger.
We contacted Dr Varna Venugopal Rao, Head of Department, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Nayati Multi-super Specialty Hospital, Mathura, and she shared her thoughts on how to deal with these infertility-causing obstacles.
So, whether you're a few months into trying already or are planning to start a family soon--you need to be aware of these factors!
1 .Obesity and being too thin: PCOS is the most common hormonal disorder which is associated with obesity. Women with low BMI are deficient in leptin and having low leptin contributes to the absence of menstruation, which affects the body's ability to reproduce.So you're well aware of the drill--lying down in bed for a little longer than you'd usually, not peeing immediately after intercourse--and other such 'tips'. But, have you paid any attention to these fertility saboteurs that can wreak havoc when it comes to conceiving?
While most of you know that a woman's fertility decreases when she gets older, poor lifestyle choices can make a whole lot of difference to a woman's chances of conceiving even when she's younger.
We contacted Dr Varna Venugopal Rao, Head of Department, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Nayati Multi-super Specialty Hospital, Mathura, and she shared her thoughts on how to deal with these infertility-causing obstacles.
So, whether you're a few months into trying already or are planning to start a family soon--you need to be aware of these factors!
2. Heavy drinking and smoking (active and passive, both): Cigarette smoking disrupts the hormones and damages DNA in both men and women. Even passive smoking can disrupt endocrine function. Heavy consumption of alcohol can increase the risk of ovulation disorders.
3. Stress: Stress can alter the normal hormonal milieu of the body and of its ovulation.
4. Household chemicals like pesticides, chemicals in plastics and beauty products (nail enamels and perfumes): These common chemicals associated with early menopause are proven to be ovarian toxins.
5. Medical conditions: Thyroid disorders can contribute in irregular ovulation but sub-clinical undiagnosed hypothyroidism has a subtle effect on fertility. Autoimmune disorders also have some antibodies which reject a fertilised egg or attack the partner's sperm which leads to infertility. Other than these, sexually transmitted diseases like chlamydia and gonorrhoea damage the fallopian tubes, which ultimately hampers a female's ability to conceive.
Resource: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/pregnant-causes-infertility-obesity-alcohol-smoking-stress-thyroid-bmi-chemicals/1/680557.html
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