Female fertility is directly impacted by lifestyle. In other words, this pathology goes well beyond age. According to human reproduction doctor Paula Marin, daily habits can both preserve and accelerate the loss of reproductive potential.
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Among the factors that harm fertility, Paula highlights smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, poor sleep, sedentary lifestyle or excessive physical exercise, chronic stress and frequent exposure to toxic substances, such as pollution and pesticides.
“These factors can affect the quality and quantity of eggs, alter hormonal functioning and accelerate the decrease in ovarian reserve,” underlines the professional at Metropolises.
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However, habits such as regular and balanced physical activity, adequate sleep, stress management, maintaining a healthy weight and periodic gynecological monitoring contribute to the health of female organs. As a result, they create a hormonal environment more favorable to maintaining fertility.
The guidelines from human reproduction specialist Paula Marin are:
- Follow a balanced diet
- Practicing physical activity
- Stop smoking, reduce your alcohol and caffeine intake, and don’t use drugs
- Sleep well, with good hours of sleep at night
- Avoid stress and develop habits that relieve tension
Chances of getting pregnant
According to the doctor, the chances of a young couple, both under the age of 35, getting pregnant are about 20-25% per month. After six months of trying, 75 to 80% of these couples manage to get pregnant, and within a year, about 85 to 90%.
Therefore, infertility can be defined as the failure of a pregnancy after at least 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse. The older you are, the greater the risk of infertility, says Paula.
In around 40% of cases, the difficulties in having children come from men. However, with medical help and healthier habits, the situation can be reversed.
When to consult a doctor?
According to the specialist, it is recommended to consult a doctor whenever the person or couple meets the clinical definition of infertility or has high risk factors for this disease.
“Women under 35 should see a specialist after 12 months of unsuccessful attempts. Women over 35 should seek help after 6 months of trying, and women over 40 who want to get pregnant should see a doctor immediately, because in this age group fertility tends to decline,” says Paula.
It highlights the importance of immediate assessment, that is, without waiting 12 months, when women show signs of diseases that could lead to infertility, such as absence of menstruation or irregular cycles, advanced endometriosis and suspected or known diseases of the tubes (tubes) or uterus.
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