Factors That Affect Fertility

Fertility Facts

• Smoking reduces fertility in men and women by 50%.
• Excessive consumption of alcohol or other drugs reduces fertility in men and women.
• A previous pregnancy increases the chances of a subsequent pregnancy (unless circumstances have changed.)
• The shorter the period of sub-fertility, the higher the chance of normal conception.
• The longer the period of sub-fertility, the lower the chance of normal conception.
• A woman’s age affects fertility and fertility declines with age.
• Abstaining from intercourse does not build up sperm count.