4 Unexpected Things That Can Harm Male and Female Fertility

"4 Unexpected Things that Can Endanger Male and Female Fertility"

4 Unexpected Things That Can Harm Male and Female Fertility

Dream - Many married couples long for a child but pregnancy does not happen. If husband and wife have been regularly engaging in sexual intercourse for years and there are no signs of pregnancy, it is highly recommended to immediately consult a fertility doctor.

Many factors can cause fertility problems and sometimes require medical intervention for pregnancy to occur. Some of them may go unnoticed and can have negative effects on male and female fertility.

Starting from diseases, medications, heredity, lifestyle, to exposure to chemicals in the body. Many couples may feel young and not pay much attention to this issue. For Dream friends who are planning for pregnancy, it is important to be aware of these four things that can endanger fertility.

1. Excessive Stress

All people must have experienced stress. If prospective mothers and fathers are undergoing a pregnancy program, it is advisable to practice controlling stress levels.

"Stress is one of the causes of decreased fertility, my friend. The stress hormone levels can suppress the production of reproductive hormones in both men and women, resulting in difficulty getting pregnant."

2. Household Chemical Exposure

Chemicals, pollutants, pesticides, and hazardous industrial compounds have risks to fertility. Data shows that exposure to these hazardous substances can decrease fertility levels by up to 19%. Hazardous chemicals can also be found in beauty and household cleaning products. Therefore, when shopping, avoid products that contain PCB, phthalates, and furan.

3. History of Sexual Diseases

Sexually transmitted diseases can be dangerous to fertility, both for men and women. One of the factors that can cause sexually transmitted diseases is engaging in unprotected sex.

Apart from infertility, someone who engages in unprotected sex is also at risk of contracting other diseases such as HIV, syphilis, and others. Many sexually transmitted diseases do not show signs or symptoms in the early stages but can cause reproductive problems if left untreated.

4. Excessive Coffee Consumption

If Dream Friends want to have children quickly or are currently undergoing a pregnancy program, try reducing daily caffeine consumption. Excessive caffeine intake can disrupt sperm production. Meanwhile, for women, excessive caffeine intake can increase the risk of miscarriage. Make sure not to consume more than 2 cups (250 ml) of coffee per day, okay. Report by Salma Rihhadatul Aisy / Source: Times of India

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