Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology· 2013Q1· Review
Lifestyle factors and reproductive health: taking control of your fertility
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Short summary
Lifestyle factors like nutrition, weight, exercise, stress, and substance use significantly impact fertility in both men and women, with modifiable habits offering avenues to improve reproductive health.
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Key points
- 10-15% of couples are affected by infertility.
- Lifestyle factors significantly influence reproductive health in both males and females.
- Key modifiable factors include nutrition, weight, exercise, psychological stress, and substance use (smoking, alcohol, caffeine).
- Preventative care and healthy habits can be beneficial for fertility.
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Abstract
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.
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