Many types of health problems are increasing due to lifestyle and dietary disturbances. If we look at the data of the last two decades, it is known that the cases of fertility-related problems like impotence and infertility have increased rapidly all over the world. According to the latest data from the United Nations Population Division, India's fertility rate has also seen a decline, falling from 5.9 in 1950 to 2.0 in 2023. This figure is now below the replacement level of 2.1, which reflects a demographic change with far-reaching effects.
Replacement level, fertility rate means that every generation has enough children to replace itself. If this rate falls below 2.1 (as has happened in India) then the population starts decreasing over time, because fewer children are being born than people dying.
According to experts, many factors are responsible for this decline in fertility rate, such as economic pressure, delay in marriage, and gender inequality. Doctors believe that lifestyle disturbances can also be a major reason for this.
What causes fertility problems?
Medical reports show that if your health and lifestyle are not good, then it also hurts fertility. For example, diseases like obesity, diabetes, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are increasing rapidly in India. Due to all these, the risk of reproductive disorders is increasing in both men and women.
Health experts say, increasing stress, unhealthy diet, insufficient exercise, and increasing toxicity in the environment also hurt reproductive health. All people need to be careful about this.
Let's know what measures you can take to keep your fertility right.
Keep your diet nutritious.
Diet is considered to play an important role in maintaining overall health. Consuming healthy and nutritious things is also beneficial in promoting fertility. Studies show that adding foods containing omega-3 fatty acids to the diet can also be beneficial. Include fatty fish, flax seeds, chia seeds, walnuts, etc. in your diet.
Along with this, reduce the amount of refined carbs in your diet. Foods containing refined carbs have a high glycemic index (GI) which can have a negative impact on health. Reduce the consumption of soda, pastries, pasta, etc.
Be physically active
Exercise has many health benefits, including boosting fertility. Regular physical activity and exercise habits have a positive effect on fertility in both men and women. Making an exercise habit keeps weight low and also reduces the risk of problems like diabetes and high blood pressure, which have been considered risk factors for fertility problems.
Do not gain weight
The problem of being overweight or obese has a negative impact on fertility by affecting your menstrual cycle, especially ovulation. Research from the year 2020 suggests that reducing body weight by 5% as well as maintaining a low body mass index (BMI) can increase fertility. Keeping weight low can also protect the body from many other diseases.
(PC: Freepik)
