Modern Homoeopathy Newsletter

October 2007

Prevention of Infertility

Presented by

Dr. Mrs. Asha P. Chandak

 Male infertility

Some cases of male infertility may be avoided by doing the following:

• Avoid smoking as it damages sperm DNA

• Avoid drugs and medications known to cause fertility problems, like steroids and some antifungal medications.
• Avoid excessive exercise.
• Avoid exposure to environmental hazards such as pesticides and heavy metals such as lead, mecury and cadmium.
• Avoid frequent hot baths or use of hot tubs.
• Avoid tight underwear or pants.
• Eat a diet with adequate folic acid, vitamin C, Zinc, calcium, magnesium, selenium, iron loaded food.
• Get early treatment for sexually transmitted diseases.
• Have regular physical examinations to detect early signs of infections or abnormalities.
• Keep diseases, such as diabetes and hypothyroidism, under control.
• Practice safer sex to avoid sexually transmitted diseases.
• Take a lycopene supplement.
• Wear protection over the scrotum during athletic activities.

Female infertility

Some cases of female infertility may be prevented by taking the following steps:

• Avoid excessive exercise.
• Avoid smoking.
• Control diseases such as diabetes and hypothyroidism
• Eat a well balanced nutritious diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables (plenty of folates).
• Follow good weight management guidelines.
• Practice safer sex to avoid sexually transmitted diseases.
• Get early treatment for sexually transmitted diseases.
• Have regular physical examinations (including pap smears) to detect early signs of infections or abnormalities.
• Limit caffeine and alcohol intake.
• Ask your mother (biological) to share any unusual or abnormal issues she had related to conceiving. For example, premature menopause in your mother can be genetic and passed on to you, which limits the years in which you will have optimal egg quality.
• Fertility starts declining after age 27 and drops at a somewhat greater rate after age 35 It should be noted, however, that fertility does not ultimately cease before menopause.

Source:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infertility