Fertility Decline Can Begin in Your Late 20s—What You Should Know

Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Now, for a lot of people, having children is often brushed off as a secondary concern until in their 30s. Dr. Rohan Palshetkar, the Head of Unit at Bloom IVF and a Professor at the DY Patil School of Medicine, states that both egg and sperm quality start undergoing a state of decline in one’s late 20s.

In women, this means the quantity and quality of eggs is lower, whilst in men, age and lifestyle factors impact sperm health – counting motility alongside quality of DNA.

Why Early Awareness Matters

According to Dr. Palshetkar, "fertility is about timing, health, and habits." Even if parenthood isn’t an immediate priority, choices made on a daily basis today may influence one’s ability to conceive in the future.

Poor sleeping patterns, unhealthy diet, as well as stress can cause reproductive hormones to be impacted negatively. The use of cigarettes and alcohol along with being either underweight or overweight disrupts one’s hormonal balance. Environmental toxins found in cosmetics along with plastics also tend to be a fertility dampener.

9 Essential Fertility Facts to Know Before 30

Decline in Fertility May Start From Mid 20s: The quality of sperm and egg tends to deteriorate before turning 30.

Fertility In Males Is Age Sensitive As Well: Age, lifestyle and diet drastically affect sperm count as well as health.

Stress Can Disrupt Hormones: Chronic stress alongside arthritis tends to lower testosterone and disrupt ovulation.

Weight Changes One’s Hormonal Balance: Being underweight along with being overweight tends to impact fertility.

Sleep Is Important: It negatively impacts sleep, especially regarding reproduction-related hormones.  

Nutrition Affects Fertility: Eggs and sperm may suffer if essential nutrients are lacking.  

Lifestyle Choices Adversely Affect Fertility: Hormonal changes and damage to DNA are caused by smoking and drinking.  

Chemical Substances Can Be Dangerous: Chemicals found in common products can disrupt reproductive hormones.  

Women Are The Sole Focus: Close to 50% of all infertility cases come from male partners.

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