Various factors like stress, unhealthy diets, obesity, and diabetes but also air pollution can negatively impact the fertility of both men and women. These factors can take a toll on one’s reproductive health and result in challenges with conception. It is crucial to consult a fertility specialist to enhance the chances of conceiving successfully.

Air pollution is becoming an increasing concern. It not only affects your respiratory, eye, or skin health but also hurts your fertility. There is a significant link between air pollution and infertility problems in males and females. “Pollutants present in the air like particulate matter (PM), toxic chemicals, and heavy metals can take a heavy toll on the reproductive health of males and females. Long-term exposure to these pollutants can highly interfere with the woman’s hormones causing hormonal imbalance and irregular menses. Hormonal balance is crucial for regulating menstrual cycles and ovulation in women and imbalance can cause disruption. The chances of conceiving naturally decrease when the woman’s ovulation is delayed hurting their fertility. It does not just affect a woman’s menstrual cycles but also lowers the quality of the eggs. It can further lead to conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) which can have a severe impact on the woman’s fertility,” said Dr Neha Tripathi, fertility specialist at Nova IVF Fertility, Indirapuram.