Age is not just a number.
revealed that a staggering 1 in 6 people worldwide are affected by infertility. Although a particularly sobering figure, coupled with falling birth-rates across the globe, this reflects a reality that many of us in the fertility sector are sadly all too familiar with.
Young people must be taught how lifestyle factors such as smoking and being underweight or overweight can have a negative impact on their fertility, and additionally, how eating healthily and exercising regularly can have a positive impact on fertility. It is also important that young people consider any medical or genetic conditions that could negatively impact their fertility such as sexually transmitted diseases, underactive thyroid and family history of early menopause.
Furthermore, the myth that fertility is a women’s issue – which is very far from the truth – means that. Despite the stories we hear of male celebrities fathering children in their 60s, 70s or even 80s, the reality is that men’s sperm quality and quantity are affected by age, declining from their early 40s.
By challenging these deeply entrenched fertility myths, particularly those around the male and female biological clocks, we can empower young people with the knowledge of how they can protect their fertility in future.Of course, not every woman or couple is ready to have a child at a younger age, and some may want to prioritise their career before considering starting a family further down the line.
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