Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Study Reveals Lifestyle, Genetic Factors Behind Infertility
A new study looked at why some couples have trouble getting pregnant.
It found that things like not exercising enough, eating junk food, and drinking tea or coffee might make it harder to have a baby.
The study also looked at chemicals in the body and genes that could be linked to fertility problems.
The researchers want people to know that lifestyle choices can affect fertility, and doctors should help people with infertility by also offering them mental health support.
Study links environmental and lifestyle factors to infertility in couples.
Low physical activity, junk food, and tea/coffee intake are identified as contributors.
Altered levels of heavy metals and cholesterol were associated with infertility risk.
Variants in the MTHFR gene were linked to increased infertility risk.
The study highlights the need for increased awareness and integrated approaches to address infertility.
- Who
- Researchers Dr. Mandeep Kaur, Dr. Rajinder Kaur, and Dr. Preeti Kheterpal conducted the study.
- What
- A study examining environmental, genetic, and lifestyle factors contributing to infertility.
- When
- The study was recently conducted.
- Where
- The study was conducted at Punjabi University, Patiala and Central University, Bathinda.
- Why
- To understand the complex interplay of factors contributing to infertility and promote awareness.
Study Findings
Implications
Lifestyle impact
Study Findings
Key lifestyle choices: low physical activity and junk food may be related to infertility.
Implications
No opposing viewpoints present.
- Key Factors
- Low physical activity, junk food, tea/coffee intake
- Heavy Metals
- Altered levels of copper, cobalt, manganese, zinc, selenium, uranium, vanadium, and bismuth
- Genes
- MTHFR and NR5A1 gene variants
- Researchers
- Dr Mandeep Kaur, Dr Rajinder Kaur, and Dr Preeti Kheterpal
- Mental health correlation
- Elevated depression levels among women (p < 0.05)