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An Ounce of Infertility Prevention
15 Simple Ways to Prevent Infertility
6. Get vaccinated.
Diseases such as mumps can affect sperm production. Many diseases (i.e., German measles) are dangerous during pregnancy.
7. Have children sooner.
Women are at greater risk for more sexual partners should marriage and childbearing be delayed. As women age, gynecologic conditions such as endometriosis and uterine polyps/fibroids become more common. Women become dramatically less fertile as they age, especially in the late 30s and 40s. Men's sperm production also deteriorates with age.
8. If you are having problems, seek help quickly.
The definition of infertility is the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse. If this time has passed, seek the assistance of your OB/GYN. If over the age of 35, consider seeking the assistance of a Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist since time is running out.
9. If you have had surgery or infections, seek assistance sooner.
If a woman has had ovarian surgery in the past or any sexually transmitted diseases, consider seeking evaluation sooner. Men who have had infections of the prostate, testicles or nearby structures, and men who have injured their testicles to the point of bruising or swelling, may be at risk for sperm problems.
10. Maintain your ideal body weight.
Weight-related fertility factors are certainly known. Obesity, pre-diabetes and diabetes can affect ejaculation, sperm production, ovulation, miscarriage rates and increase fetal malformation rates. A balanced diet is important for numerous health concerns including fertility.
11. Some forms of hormonal contraception may prevent disease.
Hormonal contraeption seems to reduce the incidence of some sexually transmitted diseases. In addition, the hormonal contraception may protect from endometriosis, endometrial polyps and the formation of endometrial cancer. Want to see more?
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An Ounce of Infertility Prevention by Anonymous on 07/14/2009 01:00PM
Though all of these are great ideas in general, there are tons of reasons for infertility. This article makes it sound like for the millions of women going through this that they could have prevented it all, as if it is their fault. It is more often not and never should we have to feel like it is.
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An Ounce of Infertility Prevention by Anonymous on 03/17/2010 01:31PM
Agree. I am healthy, exercise, eat well, and do everything they suggest however I still have PCOS.