AVOIDING INFERTILITY IN WOMEN

AVOIDING INFERTILITY IN WOMEN

·         In today’s lifestyle, many couples suffer from infertility in either partner, or sometimes both.

Causes in women

·         In women, fallopian tubes, which carry eggs from ovaries to uterus, may get blocked due to infections like sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and tuberculosis (TB), preventing the eggs from meeting the sperm and the fertilized egg from reaching the uterus.

·         Polycystic ovarian disease, where the androgen or male hormone is in excess in women, can be another cause of infertility.

·         Some women get their periods but they don’t ovulate.

·         Obesity is also a cause of infertility and miscarriages.

·         Being underweight also causes anovulation, in which the egg is not released from the ovary, leading to infertility.

·         Remember that just 300 mg per day of caffeine can lead to anovulation – a cup of coffee has 150 mg of caffeine.

·         A stressful and hectic modern lifestyle also leads to anovulation, due to neurochemical changes in the body.

Precautions

·         The weight BMI of 21-25 should be maintained in women for pregnancy.

·         The new size zero body obsession should be avoided.

·         Marriage and conception should not be delayed beyond 30-35 years, as it may lead to infertility, gynecological conditions like fibroids and endometriosis, and child disorders like Down syndrome.

·         Addictions, like alcohol, smoking and caffeine should be avoided as it may lead to infertility and foetal growth retardation which can lead to disorders in the child.

·         With increasing promiscuity, it is very important to use condoms to protect against HIV and STDs, especially in teens.

Treatment

·         Most conditions in women can be reversed through surgery, medication and lifestyle changes.

·         Lifestyle medication can help to control polycystic ovarian disease.

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