Young couples between the ages of 23 and 29 are now also visiting doctors' clinics complaining of the inability to conceive. This change is also a cause for concern for medical experts.
20s Infertility
There was a time when infertility, or difficulty conceiving, was considered a problem after the age of 30 or 35. However, this picture is changing, and young couples between the ages of 23 and 29 are now reaching doctors' clinics complaining of the inability to conceive. This change is also a matter of concern for medical experts, because the age range between 20 and 30 has long been considered the best for fertility.
According to the World Health Organization, one in six people worldwide faces infertility at some point in their lives. This statistic suggests that the problem is no longer limited to aging. So, let's explore why couples in their 20s are still experiencing infertility and what experts say about it.
Lifestyle is becoming a big reason.
Fertility experts believe that changing lifestyles is the biggest cause of infertility. Staying up late, lack of sleep, excessive junk food consumption, lack of physical activity, and increasing obesity are disrupting hormonal balance. Experts say that while fertility issues used to be associated with age, now even women in their 20s are experiencing difficulty conceiving. Many young people, assuming they are too young, don't get tested on time. Furthermore, experts point out that a consistently unhealthy lifestyle can lead to irregular ovulation in women and impact sperm count and quality in men.
Men are also being affected.
Infertility isn't just a problem for women. Doctors say low sperm counts, poor sperm movement, and hormonal imbalances are increasingly common in men. Smoking, drinking alcohol, obesity, and prolonged work while holding a laptop can all affect sperm health. Some research has also shown that prolonged device use and electromagnetic radiation can impact sperm quality.
Normal hormonal problems are increasing in women.
Problems like PCOS, thyroid, endometriosis, and pelvic infections are emerging at a younger age. Egg quality is also found to be weaker than expected in some women. Biologically, every woman is born with a limited ovarian reserve, which diminishes over time. However, poor lifestyles and the environment are accelerating this decline. As a result, fertility problems often appear before 30. Experts also say that stress is a major factor in infertility. Career pressures, financial worries, and social stress can increase cortisol levels in the body, affecting reproductive hormones. Women may experience irregular periods, and men may experience lower testosterone levels. Experts say that fertility is a reflection of overall health. Therefore, what you eat, how much sleep you get, and how much stress you experience are directly linked to fertility.
