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Habits Affecting Male And Female Fertility: A huge number of people are affected by infertility in their lifetime. Around 1 in 6 people globally are affected by infertility, as per the World Health Organization (WHO). Infertility is a common health condition of failure to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse.

The fertility levels of men and women are affected by various factors. In a conversation with Jagran English, Dr Garima Sawhney, Senior Gynaecologist and Co-founder, Pristyn Care explained some common factors that have a huge impact on fertility levels.

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According to Dr Sawhney, various factors are behind the falling fertility levels in men and women from a sedentary lifestyle to personal choice. Unhealthy habits such as smoking, excessive alcohol intake, inadequate diet, and a sedentary lifestyle may disturb your hormonal equilibrium and overall reproductive well-being. Being overweight or underweight can also affect hormone production, potentially leading to fertility issues. A diet lacking essential nutrients can also impact reproductive health.

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Underlying Conditions

Certain medical conditions such as PCOS in women, endometriosis, erectile dysfunction, and low sperm count in men can significantly impact fertility rates.

Environmental Influence

Dr Sawhney says that being exposed to pollutants and toxins in the environment could also detrimentally impact fertility levels.

Stress

Elevated stress levels and mental health challenges can interfere with reproductive processes owing to decreased levels of fertility. Therefore, managing stress on a daily basis is extremely important for overall well-being.

Urbanisation

Lastly, alterations in family dynamics, urbanisation, and economic limitations also influence a couple’s decisions concerning family planning.

Healthy Male And Female Fertility Levels

According to Better Health Channel, a woman in her early to mid-20s has a 25–30% chance of getting pregnant every month. Fertility generally starts to slowly decline when a woman is in her early 30s, and after the age of 35, the decline speeds up. By age 40, the chance of getting pregnant in any monthly cycle is around 5%.

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Male fertility generally starts to reduce around age 40 to 45 years when sperm quality decreases. Increasing male age reduces the overall chances of pregnancy and increases the time to pregnancy and the risk of miscarriage and foetal death.