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Italian experts told what measures can help the risk of infertility in men and women. One of the recommendations is protection against venereal diseases.
Infertility is a pathology, which, according to the definition of the World Health Organization, is characterized by the absence of conception after 12-24 months of regular intimate life. Experts from Italy have developed a guide that helps reduce the risk of infertility by increasing the likelihood of pregnancy in the absence of an established cause that prevents it.
An important condition is a proper attitude to one's health, one should not neglect even a banal infection, which can lead to irreversible consequences for both sexes. It should be taken into account that excessive weight loss can endanger fertility. And when planning a family addition, it is important to know that after 30 years in women and after 40 years in men, the genetic quality of oocytes and sperm deteriorates.
The risk of infertility can be reduced by timely protection against sexually transmitted diseases, which involves the use of condoms and the refusal of promiscuous sexual relations. As for representatives of the stronger sex, they should take into account that taking anabolic steroids intended for rapid increase in muscle mass during sports leads to deterioration of fertility. Smoking also has a negative effect on fertility.
Experts note that even accidental use of some drugs can interfere with the normal production of hormones and harm the reproductive system. The ideal option is daily physical activity, at least 30 minutes in the fresh air, which improves mood, hormone secretion and maintains a healthy weight.
