Published on: 7/4/2025
Last Update: 7/9/2025
What are some reasons for having trouble getting pregnant?
Trouble getting pregnant can be due to various reasons, including health conditions, lifestyle factors, and nutritional issues.
Explanation
Having trouble getting pregnant can happen for many reasons. Health Conditions: Some women have health problems like systemic autoimmune diseases that can affect fertility. Lifestyle Factors: Things like stress, smoking, alcohol use and being very overweight or underweight can also make it harder to get pregnant. Nutritional Issues: What you eat is important too. Eating a balanced diet can help, while poor nutrition might make it harder to conceive.
Here are some key points:
- Health Conditions: Systemic autoimmune diseases can impact fertility by affecting the body's ability to maintain a healthy pregnancy.
- Lifestyle Factors: Maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding smoking, and managing stress are important for fertility.
- Nutritional Issues: Eating a balanced diet with the right nutrients supports fertility.
If you are having trouble getting pregnant, it might be helpful to talk to a healthcare provider to understand what might be affecting your fertility.
(References)
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- Khizroeva J, Nalli C, Bitsadze V, Lojacono A, Zatti S, Andreoli L, et al. (2019). Infertility in women with systemic autoimmune diseases. Best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism, 31837981.
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