Lack Of Movement Lifestyles Can Trigger Fertility Disorders In Women

Illustration of fertility disorders. (Freepic)

JAKARTA - fertility disorders or infertility can be caused by many factors. One of them is a lack of movement lifestyle.

In this case, obstetrician and Gynecology specialist and Fertility Subspecaliist Endocrinology Reproduction, Dr. dr. Gita Pratama, Sp.OG, Subsp.FER., M.Rep.Sc, said, one of the conditions most often influenced by life habits is ovulation disorders, namely when the body does not release the egg regularly.

"The fertility issue most related to the current lifestyle is ovulation disturbance," Gita explained at a media meeting in Jakarta.

He explained that a less movemental lifestyle such as sitting too much, lack of physical activity, relying more on vehicles, or spending your free time lying down, could increase the risk of infertility due to Polycytic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

Food habits that are high in carbohydrates and sugar also worsen these conditions. This diet and unbalanced activity easily cause weight gain to obesity. Gita added that obesity can worsen PCOS symptoms, even making it more difficult for sufferers to lose weight.

For married women, this condition can lead to difficulties in getting pregnant. This is the most common problem due to lifestyle," he added.

PCOS itself can affect the menstrual cycle. Ovarium that does not release eggs (anovulation) makes menstruation irregular can be delayed by one week, one month, even more. In some cases, menstruation actually appears twice a month, which indicates an ovulation disorder.

Therefore, Gita encourages women to be more active in moving, exercising regularly between activities, and maintaining a healthier diet so that nutritional needs are met.