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.
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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.
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- 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.
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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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