There are a surprising number of lifestyle factors that couples can change which may improve their reproductive health and ability to have children.
Reducing Caffeine:
Simply reducing or abstaining from caffeine and alcohol and not smoking can
have a beneficial impact on a couple's ability to conceive. Listed below is some
easy advice to boost your fertility naturally.
Maintaining Healthy Weight and Diet:
For women, factors such as maintaining an appropriate weight and participating
in moderate exercise can help improve menstrual regularity and overall health.
Women who have suffered from anoxeria nervosa, bulimia, or severe obesity may
have altered thyroid and other
hormonal imbalances which can lead to irregular menstrual patterns and other
problems. Competitive athletes practicing intense training regimens may suffer
from similar difficulties with irregular menses. Making time for leisure and
enjoyment with your partner is healthy step to take to lower stress levels and
improve your mental and emotional health. This will help you deal better with
the stresses of infertility.
Safety:
Both men and women should also practice "Safe Sex", since sexually
transmitted diseases can lead to blockage of fallopian tubes, prostatitis and
other problems that reduce fertility.
Workplace Hazards:
Workplace hazards can contribute significantly to infertility. Common toxins such as lead, mercury, PCB's, DDT, and other chemical compounds can be metabolized into secondary products which adversely affect the reproductive tract. Dioxin pollutants common to the paper industry have been shown to decrease fertility.
For men, abstinence from alcohol, smoking, caffeine, and other drug use can help improve sperm quality. Men with low sperm quality should also avoid excessive heat to the testicles such as hot-tubs.
If lifestyle adjustments have not resulted in a pregnancy for you and your partner, it may be time to consult a fertility
specialist to determine if there are other causes for your difficulty conceiving.
