One thing to keep in mind when it comes to fertility issues is that they are not the problems of one nation. They do not exist on only one continent. They do not select their victims based on race, age, or economic situation. While there are many environmental factors that do not affect fertility. There are many factors that can affect infertility in a positive manner.Chemotherapy, which is a common cancer treatment, can negatively impact a woman’s ability to conceive. Some doctor’s will avoid chemotherapy if possible for the sake of preserving a patient’s fertility while others feel that the best option for the female involved is chemotherapy despite the risk to fertility. If you find yourself in this position and preserving your fertility is of vital importance to you, then you may wish to receive a second opinion. If you have two opinions that agree chemotherapy is the best option for you, then you may really need to consider the ramifications and hope for the best.

While age isn’t a primary determinant, women of all ages can face infertility, as women age, the risks increase. Women over the age of 30 have a significantly lower chance than women in their 20’s of conceiving and the chances of successful conception and birth diminish with each passing year. With men, there seems to the possibility of an almost imperceptible decline in fertility after the age of 35. You should keep in mind that this does not by any means indicate that it is hopeless or impossible to conceive after the age of 30, even with fertility issues, only that the chances diminish in time and with age.
Smoking tobacco. Cigarettes, according to medical science are almost the root of all evil. Though there are a few things that might topple cigarettes from the top spot, they are no help when it comes to conception and pregnancy. In fact, quite the opposite is true; cigarettes can seriously hamper your efforts to conceive as well as the likelihood of a successful pregnancy. If you are trying to conceive and are a smoker, begin now making efforts to quit smoking for your health and that of your child.

Weight. While being overweight is often discussed as a possible reason for infertility, the truth is that being underweight can present problems of its own. This is especially true if the woman in question is underweight as the result of an eating disorder. Eating disorders wreak havoc on your menstrual cycle as well as the inner workings of your body. In addition they rob your body of the nutrients that are so necessary in order for your body to properly care for a growing baby. You should seek help immediately if you have an eating disorder regardless though it is doubly important if you are trying to conceive.

There are many more potential causes for infertility than are mentioned here but these possible causes offer some food for thought and a good place for many who are suffering from infertility to begin seeking answers and examining your own lives and lifestyles.