Childbirth is a major event in life, and it is also an extremely delicate matter. If both husband and wife are not careful, it may lead to infertility. Many people actually know that some foods can cause infertility, so both spouses must pay special attention to their diet during pregnancy preparation. So what foods can cause infertility? What are the symptoms of female infertility?
What foods can cause infertility
1. Alcohol
Scientific research has shown that the main component of alcohol is ethanol. Ethanol can increase the concentration of catecholamines in the body, cause blood vessel spasms, incomplete testicular development, and even testicular atrophy, leading to structural changes in sperm production. Insufficient secretion of male hormones such as testosterone can result in feminized symptoms such as decreased voice volume and enlarged breasts. This type of person is prone to male infertility, and even if they give birth, there is a higher possibility of deformities in the next generation. Women can experience menstrual irregularities, amenorrhea, variations in egg production, loss of libido, or cessation of ovulation.
2. Garlic
Eating more garlic can suppress one's positive energy and has a significant effect on killing sperm. If young people of childbearing age consume too much, it can have adverse effects on fertility, so it is not advisable to eat too much.
3. Grilled beef and mutton
Eating grilled beef and mutton is a habit among residents in Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, and other regions. It has been found that a small number of women who love to eat grilled mutton give birth to children with intellectual disabilities, paralysis, or deformities. After investigation and modern medical research, these women and their malformed infants were all victims of Toxoplasma gondii infection. When people come into contact with livestock and poultry infected with toxoplasmosis and eat their unripe meat, they can often be infected.
4. Coffee
Researchers from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in the United States conducted a study on 104 women who wished to conceive and concluded that coffee has a direct impact on fertility. Among these women, those who drink more than one cup of coffee per day are only half as likely to become pregnant as those who do not drink this beverage. Therefore, they suggest that women should drink less coffee if they plan to conceive.
Symptoms of female infertility
1. Amenorrhea symptoms
The symptoms of amenorrhea generally refer to those who are over 18 years old but do not have menstrual periods, or who have stopped menstruating continuously for more than 6 months after menstruation. If left untreated, it may lead to the occurrence of related diseases such as uterine and ovarian diseases.
2. Abnormal symptoms of vaginal discharge
Abnormal vaginal discharge usually results in increased vaginal discharge, yellow color, odor, tofu residue like or watery appearance, or accompanied by itching and pain in the external genitalia. At this time, we should seek medical treatment promptly, otherwise it may lead to the occurrence of more diseases such as vaginitis, cervicitis, and endometritis. This can lead to the occurrence of infertility.
3. Dysmenorrhea symptoms
When diseases such as endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, uterine fibroids, uterine dysplasia, and abnormal uterine position are present, menstrual abdominal pain may occur.
Food can cause infertility, which many people may not have thought of. If you are a couple preparing for pregnancy, you must be particularly vigilant about the possibility of food causing infertility. It is best not to eat the foods introduced in this article during the preparation period, so that you will not suffer from infertility due to improper diet.
