Lifestyle Factors Affecting Conception

Environmental toxins and fertility problems

Environmental toxins and fertility problems

What are environmental reproductive toxicants? Environmental reproductive toxicants are substances in the environment that may interfere with reproductive function. They can be naturally occurring, such as arsenic in groundwater, or human-made, such as certain industrial chemicals, pesticides, plasticizers, and combustion-related air pollutants. Exposure may occur through food, drinking water, air, household dust, skin contact, workplace […]

Lifestyle habits that reduce chances of pregnancy

Lifestyle habits that reduce chances of pregnancy

Understanding what reduces pregnancy risk Pregnancy generally requires ovulation, viable sperm, and sperm exposure near the time an egg is available for fertilization. After ovulation, the egg survives for a relatively short period, often around a day. Sperm can survive longer in the female reproductive tract, particularly in fertile cervical mucus. This is why intercourse […]