Male Causes of infertility
- Low sperm count
- Diseases such as diabetes, prostate enlargement, adrenal disease.
- Presence of anti-thyroid anti bodies
- Some types of viral infection can cause infertility in male
Female Causes of infertility
- Lack of immaturity of the ovaries
- Damage to the Fallopian tube which could be cause by some diseases like, pelvic inflammatory disease, surgery and Ectopic pregnancy.
- Underweight
- Problems or causes associated with age
- Having ovulation problems that could be triggered by hormonal changes, your diet, and lack of exercise. If you skip your periods, could be a sign you have ovulation problems
- Uttering problems which could be caused by use of some birth control pills, thyroid problems, fibroids, polyps. You could have symptoms such as bleeding which usually occurs between when you are having sex or after sex.
How to Track Your Most Fertile Days
Generally, the highest chance of pregnancy is when intercourse occurs 1-2 days prior to ovulation. (Ovulation is when a mature egg is released from the ovary, pushed down the fallopian tube, and is available to be fertilized). If you have a regular 28-day cycle, count back 14 days from when you expect your next period to start. Plan on having sex every other day around that time -- say, days 12 and 14. Keep in mind that having sex every day may decrease a man's sperm count. Your cycle may be longer or shorter, so using an online ovulation calculator may help identifying the likely day.
Foods That Boost Ovulation
There is a growing body of evidence that links environmental factors to decreases in fertility. If you want to boost your chances of getting pregnant, you may want to eat foods rich in folic acids, buy more organic foods and green products, avoid certain plastics (including plastic wrap), maintain a healthy body weight through diet and exercise, and avoid alcohol and caffeine.
Weight Affects Fertility
A study of women found that those whose body mass index (BMI) was above normal took twice as long to get pregnant as those with a normal BMI. Weight loss for those who are overweight or obese can improve fertility and pregnancy outcomes. According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, weight loss of 5%-10% can dramatically improve ovulation and pregnancy rates. Obesity is also a cause of infertility and low testosterone levels in men. Being significantly underweight can also alter hormones of the reproductive organs and be a cause of infertility.
How Men Can Boost Fertility
Managing stress, avoiding alcohol and tobacco, maintaining a proper weight, and eating a diet high in zinc (found in meat, whole grains, seafood, and eggs), selenium (meat, seafood, mushroom, cereals, and Brazil nuts) and vitamin E may help improve male fertility. So can keeping the testicles cool -- no long hot baths, hot tubs, or saunas, which can decrease the number of sperm.
Five Early Pregnancy Signs
- You miss a period.
- You need to urinate frequently.
- You tire easily.
- You're nauseous in the morning -- or all day.
- Your breasts become tender and enlarged.
