How to prevent infertility for women

 Avoid drugs and alcohol. For women, the rules on drinking

alcohol and using recreational drugs are the same for
preventing infertility as they are for men. Heavy alcohol use
and drug use increase the chances of ovulation disorders and
endometriosis, which can lead to infertility. If you are a smoker,
stopping now may help in preventing infertility. In addition to
causing damage to your cervix and fallopian tubes, smoking can
bring about early menopause by aging your ovaries and
draining your egg supply. Smoking also increases the risk of
miscarriage.
 Try to get pregnant while you’re young. The younger you are
when you try to conceive, the better chance you have of
preventing infertility. That’s because your fertility declines after
age 35 and continues to decline with each passing year. The
number of eggs you produce (along with the quality of those
eggs) decreases as you age. Even high-tech fertility treatments
are more effective in younger women.
 Maintain a healthy weight. More tips in how to prevent
infertility in women include avoiding eating disorders such as
anorexia or bulimia which can hinder ovulation and cause the
eggs to develop improperly. Being overweight or underweight
can stop ovulation. Excessive exercise, which many women do
to stay trim, can also cause irregular periods or a total absence
of periods. Cut back to moderate exercise if preventing
infertility is important to you.
 Be safe in your sexual lifestyle. Practicing “safe sex” is an
important key in how to prevent infertility in women. STDs can
lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which can lead to
infertility. Abstinence is the safest way to ensure you will not
get an STD. Otherwise, stay in a monogamous relationship
where you both have been tested for STDs.
How to prevent infertility for men:

 Have safe sex. Some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such

as chlamydia and gonorrhea can cause scarring and block the
sperm passage. Men should practice “safe sex” by staying in a
monogamous relationship, wearing condoms or practicing
abstinence.
 Avoid drugs and alcohol. Smoking marijuana or using any
recreational drug or alcohol has an effect on sperm count and
motility and is linked to male infertility. Stopping drug and
heavy alcohol use is important in preventing infertility. Smoking
cigarettes and exposure to secondhand smoke can also impact
fertility. In addition, anabolic steroid use has been shown to
promote testicular atrophy, reduce sperm count and quality
and even lead to sterility. Talk to your partner now about
stopping drug or alcohol use to help in preventing infertility.
 Be aware of everyday exposure. Has your partner asked you
how to prevent infertility in men? If so, here’s how: Suggest
that he avoid exposure to certain environmental toxins. That’s
because exposure to pesticides and other chemicals may cause
female hormone-like effects in men, which can decrease sperm
count. Lead-based paints, mercury, boron, or other poisonous
substances may also decrease sperm production. Avoiding x-
rays, if possible, is important in preventing infertility in men as
radiation can impair sperm production. If your partner has
undergone radiation treatment for cancer, there may be a
higher risk of infertility if the radiation was used near his
testicles. Other everyday steps your partner can take in
preventing infertility include avoiding extreme heat like hot
tubs, saunas, or hot showers.
 Monitor exercise and diet. More tips in how to prevent
infertility in men include eating a well-balanced diet and taking
a multivitamin so the “future father” gets plenty of nutritional
support. Also, if your partner engages in excessive exercise, ask
him to cut back just a little. Excessive exercise is linked to a
 decrease in sperm production. In addition, cutting some
calories each day may help in preventing infertility, if he’s
overweight. Overweight or obese men have hormone changes
that may reduce male sperm production and motility.
Think about your future family
Even if you’re not ready to get pregnant yet, it’s important to plan
ahead! Then follow the above-mentioned keys for added help in how
to prevent infertility.