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How are these two sciences related? Why is the percentage of infertile people growing before our eyes, and the statistics of various manifestations of neonatal diseases and pathological changes in the fetus is higher in big cities?
In this article, I propose to understand why reproductive medicine has been actively developing in recent years, how science is connected with the environmental situation in the world, and what to do to avoid problems with conception.
Get out of town more often
The impact of the environment of large cities affects all stages of fetal development. A high level of air pollution leads to the spread of spontaneous abortion among women living in industrial cities of Russia.
In newborns, hypoxia, malnutrition, asphyxia, and underweight are often recorded. The air we breathe every day has a direct impact on the development of the embryo, which is why it is so important that environmentalists monitor its condition in cities. To improve air quality, tree planting programs are being carried out, since they are the main suppliers of oxygen. I heard that there are several landscaping programs in Moscow, such as Our Tree. This is great, because it not only helps us reproductologists do our job, but also strengthens the institution of the family. All couples planning the birth of a child need to spend the maximum amount of time in nature. If it is not possible to go out of town, walk in the parks.
Don’t procrastinate
Increasingly, women prioritize in such a way that they first need to build a career, acquire square meters, and leave the birth of a child for later. It is no secret that the reproductive function of the body decreases with age and, accordingly, the possibility of independent natural conception decreases: often women aged 40+ come for an appointment, but it is not always possible to obtain viable eggs and, accordingly, embryos within the IVF program. If we consider the statistics of recent years, then age couples agree to donor embryos much more often than before. But you can contact a reproductive specialist in advance and freeze your genetically healthy biomaterial, thereby increasing your chances of becoming parents several times over. And you can safely postpone the very moment of pregnancy. Cryopreserved embryos are stored for years. If there is a desire to give birth to a child, a woman can contact her fertility doctor, who will transfer the fertilized embryo into the uterine cavity.
Pay attention to the water you drink
Often we do not pay attention to what we drink and how much. I draw your attention to the fact that thirst is already a sign of mild dehydration. Carbonated water is not recommended to drink regularly and in large quantities, as this can adversely affect the condition of the mucous membrane of the esophagus and stomach. If you do not like the taste of ordinary water, you can add a little lemon juice, lime, fresh cucumber, cut into slices.
Take a rest
I remind you that rest is an important part of our life. It is he who allows the body to gain strength, restore functions, including reproductive ones.
Before the IVF procedure, I advise patients to visit the most environmentally friendly places of rest. To do this, it is not necessary to fly far, even going to the country will greatly improve your health. Surprisingly, often when couples return from a full-fledged vacation, couples share with me the wonderful news of a natural pregnancy, which means that climate and environmental change matters.
As we can see, the environmental situation affects not only respiratory diseases and the growth of cancer. The human reproductive system is also affected by the environmental situation, population growth is falling and the solution to this problem lies on the shoulders of not only doctors, but also environmentalists. Do not forget to consult a doctor in time, so together you can minimize and prevent the effects of negative factors on the body.