Infertility primary prevention
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sanjana Nethagani, M.B.B.S.[3]
Primary Prevention
- Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as gonorrhea and chlamydia, may reduce your risk of infertility.
- When STIs are detected, early treatment of both partners can decreased chances of PID and subsequent adhesions or risk of infertility. [1]
- Maintaining a healthy diet, weight, and lifestyle may increase your chances for getting pregnant and having a healthy pregnancy.
- Avoiding environmental toxins such as nicotine, marijuana and other drugs.
- Take a prenatal or multivitamin containing folate before and during pregnancy. This lowers your risk for miscarriage and developmental problems in the baby.
References
- ↑ Hafner LM (2015). “Pathogenesis of fallopian tube damage caused by Chlamydia trachomatis infections”. Contraception. 92 (2): 108–15. doi:10.1016/j.contraception.2015.01.004. PMID 25592078.
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