9 Factors That Affect Female Fertility And Health: Take Notice Before It’s Late

Fertility is the most precious boon for a female; after all it gives an opportunity to bring a new life in the world. Usually a woman becomes mature enough for reproduction during her puberty as the menstrual cycle starts that continues till menopause at the age between 40-50 years. However, fertility rate decreases by 2-5% along with the increase in age likely on an average before 5-10 years of menopause. Reasonably, there are many factors that are responsible for this drop off; top 9 among them are –

1. PCOS – Polycystic ovarian syndrome is common now days due to unmanaged life style and food habit. It causes due to multiple cysts in the ovary that in turn hinders ovulation cycle and your periods get irregular. But, this doesn’t means that you can’t conceive. Control your diet and lose weight to minimize the unwanted effects of PCOS.
2. Underweight – If obesity is not good, then neither is being half-starved. As low BMI reduces leptin (a hormone responsible for hunger) level that in turn causes absence of menstrual period. Thus, you should pay attention on your diet.
3. Ageing – Generally women undergo menopause at the age of 40 to 50 years. After which ovulation stops and pregnancy is not possible. However, ovulation issues may occur in early age of conceiving too, thus gynecologists suggests to get pregnant before your cross 35.
4. Exposure to pollution– According to a study held in 2013 and published in Environmental health perspectives, exposure to any type of pollutants, factory dispose or insecticide reduces 29% of fertility in a couple.
5. Alcohol intake – Heavy drinking and caffeine intake interrupts ovulation and causes high risk of ovulation disorder. Thus, doctors suggest to reduce 200-300 mg of alcohol/day if you trying to conceive.
6. Say no to smoke – Among 88 billion reasons of not to smoke, here is the one. Research says that, smoking age’s ovaries and diminishes egg formation ahead of time.
7. Exercise but not much – Excess of anything is not good and so is with exercise. Mayo clinic founds that a woman should not practice vigorous exercise more than 5 hours a week as it effects ovulation.
8. Thyroid disease – If you are suffering from thyroid you may face problems in conceiving as it contributes in ovulation disorders.
9. Stress – One of the major factors……stress hormones effect ovulation and thus you face difficulty in enjoying motherhood. Thus, stop taking stress or else adopt some stress management program if you are trying to pregnant.

Thus, be alert and take notice before it’s late. Wish you a sooner and healthy conceiving…….. 🙂