FACTORS THAT AFFECT FERTILITY

FACT Smoking reduces fertility in men and women by 50%.
FACT Excessive consumption of alcohol or other drugs reduces fertility in men and women.
FACT A previous pregnancy increases the chances of a subsequent pregnancy (unless circumstances have changed.)
FACT The shorter the period of sub-fertility, the higher the chance of normal conception.
FACT The longer the period of sub-fertility, the lower the chance of normal conception.
FACT A woman’s age affects fertility and fertility declines with age.

FACT Abstaining from intercourse does not build up sperm count.