The effect of Environmental factors on fertility
Environmental factors influence health, especially reproductive health. The impact of environmental factors may depend on individual, genetic, geographical and social conditions. Some of the environmental factors that are related to infertility in men and women are:
- Exposure to pollutants such as pesticides, heavy metals, industrial chemicals, and endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that can disrupt hormonal balance and reproductive function.
- Exposure to radiation such as X-rays, gamma rays, and ultraviolet rays that can damage the DNA and chromosomes of reproductive cells and cause mutations, cancer, or sterility.
- Exposure to extreme temperatures such as heat or cold that can affect the quality and quantity of sperm in men and ovulation and implantation in women.
- Exposure to infections such as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), and tuberculosis that can cause inflammation, sores, or blockages in the genitals and impair their function.
Environmental factors can also affect fertility along with other factors such as genetics, lifestyle, age and stress. Therefore, it is important to be aware of potential environmental hazards and take preventive measures to protect reproductive health and fertility. Blush
