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Alcoholism Can Result In Infertility
There are many consequences that we are familiar with in regards to alcoholism but some such as infertility are not as widely thought of. Recent studies have shown that women who have consumed alcohol in any amount can potentially be facing infertility issues. Some women have either difficulty conceiving or have pregnancies ending with miscarriage and go on to never be able to have a child. Those who do carry a full pregnancy face the possibility of complications during and after delivery for both themselves and their newborn.
Women need to be aware about all of the risks of infertility involved from alcoholism or just being "moderate" drinkers. Too much intake of alcohol in women can result in problems with ovulation, which is what would cause her not to have the ability to become pregnant. Another problem that can occur from women drinking too much alcohol is increased levels of progesterone and estrogen.
Alcoholism affects fertility in not just women but men also. Men who would one day like to have children face their own set of risks from their addiction. Alcohol can lead men to having sperm that is abnormally shaped and cannot fertilize a woman's egg and can even lead to impotency. This can have profound effects on a man's mental health in addition to his physical health. A man can feel inadequate, unworthy and even less of a man as a result of infertility.
It is very important for men to realize that alcohol can actually destroy your sperm generating cells and can have an affect on your hormone levels too. If you are wanting to have children one day then you really need to consider slowing down with your drinking, or even better than that, stop drinking. It would increase your chances of reproducing one day.
It is important to know the dangers of potential illnesses and conditions that can arise as a result of alcohol. If you or a loved one battle alcohol, be aware and educated on what the future may or in the case of children, may not hold for you. Educate yourself through the internet or by sharing with others with the same experiences what you are going through. Not being alone on the road to recovery can be helpful and comforting.
The most important step is to start today. There are numerous treatment options, support groups and even medications available to help you on the road to an alcohol free future, but you first have to admit there is a problem. Once you are past this difficult step, with one foot in front of the other you can keep moving forward to your goal of sobriety and good health.
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