Who's more likely to have an infertility issue, men or women?

August 1, 2018

Who's more likely to have an infertility issue, men or women?

Before we proceed, let’s first understand the meaning of infertility. Infertility is when a couple has unprotected intercourse for more than a year, but still, they are unable to conceive. Today, studies show that it affects almost 10-15% of the couples. There are several reasons why either the man or the woman experience infertility. The current statistics show that about 1/3rd of infertility cases is because of the women and another 1/3rd is because of the men. And, finally, the remaining 1/3rd is because of both the partners.

So, what happens if you are infertile? What might be the reason? When you are unable to conceive, you tend to question yourself. But, don’t beat yourself. Instead of wondering why, what or how, head over to a fertility clinic. At Apollo Fertility, the qualified doctors diagnose the patients by conducting the required tests based on your medical history, symptoms, etc. After that, they come up with a customized plan to help you and your partner conceive.

Today, when one realizes that they are infertile, due to the pressure exerted by the society, it fills them with a plethora of negative emotions, such as shame, embarrassment, guilt, etc. However, it is mighty important to understand that infertility is a medical condition. And, treatments are available.

Unexplained Infertility

Sometimes, it so happens that despite several tests and treatments, the experts are unable to find out the exact reason for infertility. It can be because of a mixture of several minor factors in both the partners. However, not having a definite answer could be disheartening. But, in some cases, these unexplained problems correct themselves and the couples find themselves having a healthy pregnancy.

However, you can accept and discard a few habits to help avoid infertility. They are;

Weight

Women who are overweight or underweight can face ovulation disorders. Therefore, it is extremely important to maintain an ideal weight to avoid female infertility. Regular exercises, eating a well-balanced meal, etc. can help you achieve your goal weight.

Say ‘No’ to tobacco

Smoking is injurious to health. However, apart from your general health, it can have a negative impact on your fertility and then on your fetus. So, if you want to get pregnant, quit smoking.

Avoid Alcohol

Heavy consumption of alcohol decreases your fertility rate. Therefore, if you wish to conceive, stop the use of alcohol.

Stress

There are several studies, which shows that couples who are under a lot of stress have poor results in their fertility test. Therefore, avoid stress. There are several ways one can do that. They are; practice yoga, physical exercise, start a journal, meet your friends, read a book, etc.

Caffeine

Several studies show that, if you consume more than 200 milligrams of caffeine in a day (about 2 cups), it can affect your ability to become pregnant.

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