new guidelines by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, as discussed at a recent World Health Organisation expert meeting, advises women and men over 35 years to seek fertility evaluation if they fail to conceive after six months of trying.

The interesting thing is that 35 per cent of the factors responsible for infertility are due to female factors, 30 per cent for male, 20 per cent for both sexes while 15 per cent is due to unexplainable factors.

Drug use

Anabolic steroids taken to stimulate muscle strength and growth can cause the testicles to shrink and sperm production to decrease. Use of cocaine or marijuana might reduce the number and quality of your sperm as well.

Drinking alcohol can lower testosterone levels and cause decreased sperm production.

Poor lifestyle

Men who smoke might have a lower sperm count than those who don’t smoke.

Obesity can impair fertility in several ways, including directly impacting sperm and by causing hormone changes.


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