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Why do some couples struggle to conceive? Are there any ways to improve your fertility? What can you do to increase the chances of pregnancy? Studies show that one cause of infertility may be related to lifestyle habits. If you're planning a pregnancy, pay close attention to your diet, exercise, and alcohol consumption. This article examines five factors that can affect fertility in women and men.

Aging

As we age, many things in our bodies change. Our fertility is one of those things. For men, it can take longer to conceive a child as they get older. This is because the quality of their semen tends to decrease over time. For example, sperm concentration (the number of sperm per milliliter) decreases from around 60 million per milliliter during puberty to less than 20 million per milliliter by the time men reach their 50s. The motility (how well the sperm move) and morphology (the size and shape) also decrease with age.

In women, fertility decreases over time as well. By age 35, there is an increased risk of miscarriage due to chromosomal abnormalities in embryos or eggs. The risk increases even further after age 40. This is because older eggs are more likely to contain chromosomal abnormalities than younger eggs. Those who are interested in fertility will often look for alternative methods to conceive, such as IVF. You can learn more about IVF children by speaking with your doctor. 

Weight

Weight can affect the fertility of both men and women. Studies have shown that obesity can cause infertility in men, as well as an increase in the risk of erectile dysfunction. Obese men are also at a greater risk for low sperm count and poor sperm quality.

Women who are overweight or obese may have difficulty getting pregnant because they have fewer eggs available to fertilize. In addition, excess fat tissue can produce hormones that can interfere with ovulation and prevent a fertilized egg from attaching to the uterine wall.

Lifestyle choices

For men, a healthy lifestyle is important in ensuring good sperm quality and quantity. Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can lead to poor sperm quality and reduced sperm count. Obesity can also affect male fertility by damaging the testicles, which produce sperm.

For women, lifestyle choices such as smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, or drug abuse can damage eggs and decrease fertility. A woman's weight is also a factor in her ability to conceive: being overweight or obese can lead to menstrual cycle irregularities that make it harder for a woman to get pregnant.

Stress

Stress can have a significant impact on reproductive health. In particular, it can negatively impact fertility in men and women.

For men, stress can lead to decreased sperm quality and quantity, as well as an increase in testicular cancer risk. For women, stress can cause irregular periods, which may make it more difficult for them to conceive.

Medications and diseases

There are several ways in which medications and diseases can affect the fertility of both men and women.

For example, anabolic steroids are used to promote bodybuilding, but they can also affect sperm production. Hepatitis C can cause liver damage, which can affect fertility in both men and women.

 Diabetes is another disease that affects fertility in both men and women by limiting blood supply to the testicles or ovaries. Inflammatory bowel disease also affects fertility in both men and women by limiting blood supply to the ovaries or testicles.

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