THE INFLUENCE OF LIFESTYLE ON FERTILITY
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Abstract
Infertility tends to increase, there have been numerous studies on the causes of infertility such
as age, gynecological diseases, and genetic causes... however, the influence of lifestyle on
fertility is still little known. The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of several
lifestyle behaviors that affect fertility. Methods used are reviewing studies on a number of
lifestyle behaviors that affect reproductive capability. Conclusion & recommendations: In
planning for pregnancy, couples should quit smoking, try to maintain a BMI of 18.5 - 25 kg/
m2, should exercise, but not more than 5 hours/week; Women who are planning to become
pregnant, are pregnant should avoid alcoholic beverages, because the level of safe alcohol
consumption for the fetus has not been determined, limit caffeine consumption.
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Keywords
Infertility, tobacco, BMI, alcohol, coffee, exercise/sports, psychology.
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