What are the risk factors of infertility?
As with most diseases, there are numerous reasons an individual may struggle with infertility. There are several factors that tend to contribute to infertility, however. They include weight, age, sexually transmitted diseases, tubal disease, endometriosis, DES exposure, smoking and alcohol use. To increase the chance of conception, it helps to be in the best physical shape possible. It’s also advisable to cut back on caffeine consumption. The Pathways to Pregnancy program can help you determine if you are at risk for infertility and if making certain lifestyle changes could lessen your risk. The program can also give you valuable advice on how to find out if you are infertile, your level of fertility and what steps you can take to achieve conception. Click here to begin our free fertility survey and find out where you are on the pathway to pregnancy. [Back to Top] How do lifestyle habits affect fertility? Lifestyle habits can markedly affect the quality of the semen. Alcohol, tobacco,
