Infertility affects more couples than ever. 1 out of 6 couples today experience difficulty falling pregnant. What was once seen as a woman’s problem is now known to affect men equally. But what are the causes of infertility and what can be done to address them naturally?
But isn’t there IVF to fall back on?
When we take a closer look at IVF it is far less safe and less effective than we are often led to believe. As well as being invasive and prohibitively expensive for many, IVF treatments carry a substantial health risk to both the mother and baby.
When we speak of causes of infertility we rarely think about our jobs. Being a stunt man or a cliff diver or an extreme sport professional can be dangerous for life. People in those occupations are aware of the dangers and do it for love.
However there are many other occupations we may do for love or out of necessity which are dangerous to your health without you being aware of this.
Unless your doctor informed you about it, the likelihood of you knowing which common drugs could be, unbeknown to you, causes of infertility, is very small.
| Drug | What’s it used for? | How if affects fertility |
| Anabolic steroids | To build muscle | Interferes with testicular function |
| Antidepressants | Depression | Inability to discharge, disrupt menstrual cycles, lead to birth defects in the first trimester. |
| Antibiotics | Bacterial Infections | Disrupt ovulation/cervical mucus |
| Anti- anxiety drugs (diazepam, alprazolam) | Anxiety | Increased risk of birth defects |
