Fertility is a
very comolicated affair. It can easily be many social, economic, environmental,
physiological, culture and health factors. Let us look at the physiological
fctors affecting fertility.
Physiological
factors
Physiological factoes refer to the physical
limitation of an individual. In the field of fertility, physiological factors
comprise the reproductive capacity of a women. This can be affected by sterility,
hypertension, stress, autoimmune disorder, psychological disorder, etc.
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Reproductive capacity: Fertility depends primarily on
physiological reproductive capacity,
i.e., fecundity. Sterility has negative consequences on the actual level of
productivity, that is to say, on fertility.
·
Hypertension: hypertension is an important risk favtors as it
contributes to the development of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases
and a major cause of end-stage renal disease and of high blood pressure. The
rate of hypertension is very high among women. It has been noted throught
research that hypertension polls may lower the rate of fertility or may cause
infertility among both males and females.
·
Stress: stress affect women in a negative manner by causing
hormonal changes and interrupting ovulation cycles. Stress may also lead to
termination of pregnancies or extended menstrual cycles. It has been found that
stress reduces sex drive among both men and women.
·
Autoimmune disorders: Autoimmune disorders include diseases such as
lupus, diabetes, thyroid disease, and rheumatoid arthritis, all of which can
hinder fertility. Women suffering from such health problems have a greater
chance of miscarriage and infertility.
·
Psychological disorders: psychological disorders also affect
fertility. Individuals who are psychologically not sound can infertile or face
complications in conceiving. Often, due to heavy doses of medication to
overcome the disorder, a women may lose her reproductive span or becomes
infertile.
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