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Positive Pregnancy

10 Things in and Around Your Home That Can Hamper Parenthood

By Jacqueline Bodnar

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According to Dr. Thomas Lyons of the Center for Women's Care & Reproductive Surgery in Atlanta, Ga., 90 percent of couples who are fertile and having regular monthly periods will conceive within six months of trying. Infertility is usually defined as not being able to get pregnant despite trying for one year. According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, infertility affects about 10 percent of the reproductive age population, which is around 6.1 million Americans, with men and woman being equally affected.

Many couples will struggle with infertility issues when trying to become parents. Although they may undergo medical testing to check for abnormalities, some never find a specific cause for their infertility. There are many things that can lead to reproduction problems, and some of those things can be found in and around your home. Here are 10 things found in and around the home that may contribute to decreased fertility.

Alcohol
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports that mild to moderate alcohol has numerous negative consequences for female reproduction function. It has been found to disrupt normal menstrual cycling and effect hormonal levels. Alcohol also has negative consequences in male fertility, as it interferes with testosterone and affects cells. Anyone trying to get pregnant should hold off on alcohol consumption.

Chemicals
Most of the chemicals that can contribute to infertility are found in the workplace, however many people may be exposed to such items by keeping them in their homes or garages. Dr. Philip Lesorgen of the Women's Fertility Center in Englewood, N.J., suggests such chemicals include anesthetic gases, beauty salon chemicals and organic solvents. Whether using chemicals around the house for cleaning purposes or other uses, you should take precautionary measures and use gloves and a mask to keep the chemicals away from your skin.

Dioxins

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