The Link Between General Health And Fertility

There are many reasons for infertility. In women there can be structural issues, mechanical issues, and/or ovulatory issues. In men there can be structural issues and/or sperm issues. But for both of these genders about 10% of people diagnosed as infertile have 'unexplained infertility,' meaning the cause is unknown.

Many experts suspect that general health concerns may be the reason behind "unexplained" infertility. When trying to get pregnant, it is important for you to be a healthy home for your baby. The problem is that people need to keep this in mind long before they are trying to actually get pregnant. Maintaining good overall health throughout your childbearing years is important.

Possible Health Culprits

Some lifestyle choices that experts believe may have a negative affect on a person's fertility include:

Being over or underweight
Exercising excessively (especially in men)
Exposure to environmental toxins such as pesticides and lead
Smoking
Alcohol/Drug Use

Eating Disorders

Steps You Can Take

All of these possible reasons for infertility are general health concerns. Although no links have been proven, it can never hurt to improve your overall health, whether trying to conceive or not. When trying to get pregnant and dealing with infertility it can be especially hard to remember to take care of yourself. Here are some tips to make sure you keep your own health and spirits up:

Do not exercise excessively
Avoid alcohol and drugs, especially in large amounts
Avoid being in any kind of toxic environments for long periods of time
Maintain a healthy weight
Try Nutritional Therapy
Speak to a mental health professional

Nutritional Therapy is actually a common treatment for endometriosis, but can be tailored to any patient. You can organize a nutritional diet on your own or see a nutritionist for guidance. The correct balance of daily nutrients is essential for all of us. Proper nutrition can help a woman fight fatigue, tolerate medical treatments, increase her ability to deal with potential side effects, increase her energy, build up her immune system, fight possible signs of depression, and enhance her ability to think clearly.

It is also important to maintain your mental health at this time. Infertility is a hard thing to cope with and lowering your stress levels by speaking to a professional about it may even help with conceiving. You can go by yourself or with your significant other. Quite a few women diagnosed with infertility develop enough stress and depression from all of the therapies they are undergoing that they need to take a break from treatments. Sometimes, these breaks lead to conceiving naturally weeks later once the stress and pressure are lifted. So it is important to take care of yourself - your mental health truly can affect your ability to conceive.

By: Anna Short

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Anna Short has developed expertise on infertility through a combination of personal experience and thorough research. For more great information on reasons for infertility, visit www.infertility-options-info.com where you can sign up for her free email course on infertility.