Lifestyle factors and reproductive health: taking control of your fertility

Approximately 10 to 15% of couples are impacted by infertility. Recently, the pivotal role that lifestyle factors play in the development of infertility has generated a considerable amount of interest. Lifestyle factors are the modifiable habits and ways of life that can greatly influence overall he...

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Published in:Reproductive biology and endocrinology 2013-07, Vol.11 (1), p.66-66, Article 66
Main Authors: Sharma, Rakesh, Biedenharn, Kelly R, Fedor, Jennifer M, Agarwal, Ashok
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alcohol Drinking - adverse effects
Alcohol Drinking - physiopathology
Antioxidants
Exercise - physiology
Female
Fertility - physiology
Health behavior
Humans
Infertility
Infertility - etiology
Infertility - physiopathology
Life Style
Male
Men
Prevention
Reproductive Health
Review
Risk factors
Risk factors (Health)
Smoking - adverse effects
Smoking - physiopathology
Womens health
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Summary:Approximately 10 to 15% of couples are impacted by infertility. Recently, the pivotal role that lifestyle factors play in the development of infertility has generated a considerable amount of interest. Lifestyle factors are the modifiable habits and ways of life that can greatly influence overall health and well-being, including fertility. Many lifestyle factors such as the age at which to start a family, nutrition, weight, exercise, psychological stress, environmental and occupational exposures, and others can have substantial effects on fertility; lifestyle factors such as cigarette smoking, illicit drug use, and alcohol and caffeine consumption can negatively influence fertility while others such as preventative care may be beneficial. The present literature review encompasses multiple lifestyle factors and places infertility in context for the couple by focusing on both males and females; it aims to identify the roles that lifestyle factors play in determining reproductive status. The growing interest and amount of research in this field have made it evident that lifestyle factors have a significant impact on fertility.
ISSN:1477-7827
1477-7827
DOI:10.1186/1477-7827-11-66