INCREASING TRENDS IN INFERTILITY

As per the Indian society of assisted reproduction (ISAR) 10-14% OF Indian popoulation suffer from infertility,1 in 6 couples in urban areas have issues related to conception.

Studies have shown the average age of menopause for Indian women is 47years as comparison to the caucasian counterparts which is 52 years.

Reasons for increase in women are–

  • changing and sedantary lifestyle
  • increase in working women and delaying pregnancy
  • obesity
  • prevalence of medical conditions –PCOS–22%/Genital TB 18%/PID/Tubal factor/Hormonal distubance
  • pollution
  • environmental toxins—radiation
  • change in diet

    Reasons for increase in men are–

  • stress
  • changing and sedantary lifestyle
  • smoking/alcohol/substance abuse
  • obesity
  • prevalence of medical conditions –DM/HTN/Psychiatric disturbances
  • pollution
  • environmental toxins—radiation
  • change in diet

About Me

Dr. Suparna Bhattacharya, has joined as a Consultant at Nova IVF Fertility, Kolkata.

Working Hours

Mon - Fri: 8.00 am - 6.00 pmSaturday: 10.00 am - 3.00 pmSunday: Appointment Only

Contacts

Phone: +91 98306 95240Nova IVF Fertility CenterCentral Business District, Before, 3B, Uttam Kumar Sarani, Kolkata, West Bengal 700017Get Directions