Nine causes of female infertility

Nowadays, female infertility has become increasingly common, and there are more and more reasons for female infertility. Even many unexpected little habits in life may affect women's "lifelong happiness." So, what behaviors in life are the culprits for female infertility?

1. Age is the biggest culprit for fertility

Ageing has a great impact on female fertility. According to female physiological laws, fertility is strongest between the ages of 20 and 24, slowly declines after the age of 30, and rapidly declines after the age of 35. At the age of 35, fertility is half of that at the age of 25, and at the age of 40, it is half of that at the age of 35. About 87% of women lose their ability to conceive after the age of 44.

Eggs have been with women since birth. Age, lifestyle and environment will affect the quality of eggs. The older you are, the fewer eggs with normal reproductive function you have left. As women approach menopause, their menstrual cycles become shorter and more irregular; the lining of the uterus may become thinner and less suitable for the implantation of a fertilized egg; and vaginal secretions become less fluid, making it more difficult for sperm to enter. As women age, their overall health declines. Some diseases such as endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), infection, etc. may damage the reproductive organs and cause infertility.

Older pregnant women over 35 years old are more likely to develop various pregnancy complications such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, etc. and their complications will worsen, resulting in delayed fetal internal growth and development, increased incidence of stillbirth, perinatal mortality, and increased fetal malformation rate.

2. Artificial abortion is the second leading cause of female infertility

Doctors have found that the number of miscarriages is directly proportional to the chance of infertility. Multiple artificial abortions can easily lead to pelvic adnexitis, which can cause blockage of the fallopian tubes and infertility. The highly active endometrial fragments during artificial abortion can easily transfer to the pelvic cavity and implant into endometriosis, leading to infertility. Moreover, repeated artificial abortions will make the endometrium very thin. Once you become pregnant in the future, the embryo will be like a seedling in the sand. It cannot get enough nutrients and is prone to developmental abnormalities and miscarriage.

3. Excessive obesity is not conducive to pregnancy

Obesity can disrupt women's endocrine system, hinder ovulation, and cause various health problems, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, etc. These diseases may also cause infertility in women and may lead to complications during pregnancy. Women who are morbidly obese also have lower success rates when attempting fertility treatments.

4. Blind weight loss can also lead to infertility

Blindly and excessively losing weight may lead to endocrine disorders, menstrual cycle disorders, and cessation of ovulation. Nutritional imbalance and severe deficiency of trace elements caused by excessive dieting can also affect fertility. Especially for women over 30 years old, whose fertility has already declined, they should be more cautious about losing weight.

5. Inflammation of reproductive organs affects fertility

When suffering from vaginitis, the acidity and alkalinity in the vagina changes and the white blood cell count increases, which will hinder the survival of sperm and reduce their activity. The changes in the local internal environment caused by cervical inflammation are not conducive to the passage of sperm through the cervical canal, thus leading to infertility. If pelvic infection is not treated promptly and thoroughly, especially tuberculosis or gonococcal infection, even if it is cured, it can cause adhesion, twisting, and stenosis of the fallopian tubes, leading to infertility or ectopic pregnancy.

6. Excessive mental stress affects fertility

Women of childbearing age are prone to endocrine disorders and menstrual disorders or even amenorrhea and anovulation if their environment changes, their mood fluctuates, or they are under great stress for a long time. In this case, it is of course not easy to get pregnant. The intensified job competition has increased the pressure on many working women. Long-term mental states of worry, depression, fear and anxiety will affect women's pregnancy.

7. Harmful chemicals affect pregnancy

The toxins in many chemicals can damage egg cells and are likely to cause endocrine disorders. The perfluorinated chemicals contained in some waterproof clothing, pesticides, food packaging, interior decorations, Teflon non-stick coatings and other products are not only toxic to the human liver, immune system, developmental and reproductive organs, causing infertility, but also affect fetal development.

8. Bad sexual habits harm fertility

Some young women have unhygienic and promiscuous sex, and are infected with sexually transmitted diseases, which are often in the latent period. The effects are not visible for a while, but they unknowingly induce pelvic inflammatory disease and cause infertility. Having sex during menstruation can easily allow bacteria and blood to enter the pelvic cavity through the relaxed cervix and cause infection. What’s more serious is that if the backflow of menstrual blood remains in the pelvic cavity, it will cause endometriosis. Both are killers that destroy fertility.

9. Alcohol and coffee can harm fertility

Women who drink frequently, especially alcoholics, will have significantly reduced fertility. Because alcohol interferes with the absorption of nutrients, just one glass of red wine may reduce the amount of zinc in the body, which is an essential factor for fertility. Caffeine - even just two cups of coffee a day can reduce fertility by 50%. Cola drinks have the same effect because they also contain a lot of caffeine.