Trying to Conceive (cont.)
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 Lifestyle factorsCertain lifestyle factors also can have a negative effect on a woman's fertility. Examples include smoking, alcohol use, weighing much more or much less than an ideal body weight, a lot of strenuous exercise, and having an eating disorder. Stress also can affect fertility. Unlike women, some men remain fertile into their 60s and 70s. But as men age, they might begin to have problems with the shape and movement of their sperm. They also have a slightly higher risk of sperm gene defects. Or they might produce no sperm, or too few sperm. Lifestyle choices also can affect the number and quality of a man's sperm. Alcohol and drugs can temporarily reduce sperm quality. And researchers are looking at whether environmental toxins, such as pesticides and lead, also may be to blame for some cases of infertility. Men also can have health problems that affect their sexual and reproductive function. These can include sexually transmitted infections (STIs), diabetes, surgery on the prostate gland, or a severe testicle injury or problem. When to see your doctor You should talk to your doctor about your fertility if:
Happily, doctors are able to help many infertile couples go on to have babies. Patient CommentsViewers share their comments
Pregnancy: Trying to Conceive - Age
Question: How old were you and your partner when you began trying to conceive? At what point did you seek treatment?
Pregnancy: Trying to Conceive - Health Problems
Question: Please discuss any health issues that might have affected your ability to conceive, including treatment.
Pregnancy: Trying to Conceive - Infertility Causes
Question: What was the cause(s) of your infertility? Please discuss any treatments you tried to conceive.
Pregnancy: Trying to Conceive - Adoption
Question: Did you choose adoption after you were you unable to conceive? Please share your experience.
Pregnancy: Trying to Conceive - Methods
Question: What methods have you used to try to conceive?
Pregnancy: Trying to Conceive - Experience
Question: Please describe your experience with trying to conceive.
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