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Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Published in: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology 1/2013

Open Access 01-12-2013 | Review

Lifestyle factors and reproductive health: taking control of your fertility

Authors: Rakesh Sharma, Kelly R Biedenharn, Jennifer M Fedor, Ashok Agarwal

Published in: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology | Issue 1/2013

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Abstract

Approximately 10 to 15% of couples are impacted by infertility. Recently, the pivotal role that lifestyle factors play in the development of infertility has generated a considerable amount of interest. Lifestyle factors are the modifiable habits and ways of life that can greatly influence overall health and well-being, including fertility. Many lifestyle factors such as the age at which to start a family, nutrition, weight, exercise, psychological stress, environmental and occupational exposures, and others can have substantial effects on fertility; lifestyle factors such as cigarette smoking, illicit drug use, and alcohol and caffeine consumption can negatively influence fertility while others such as preventative care may be beneficial. The present literature review encompasses multiple lifestyle factors and places infertility in context for the couple by focusing on both males and females; it aims to identify the roles that lifestyle factors play in determining reproductive status. The growing interest and amount of research in this field have made it evident that lifestyle factors have a significant impact on fertility.
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Metadata
Title
Lifestyle factors and reproductive health: taking control of your fertility
Authors
Rakesh Sharma
Kelly R Biedenharn
Jennifer M Fedor
Ashok Agarwal
Publication date
01-12-2013
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology / Issue 1/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7827
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7827-11-66

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