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Another frequent cause of infertility are sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea and chlamydia. These STDs frequently go unrecognized due to a lack of symptoms which may lead to pelvic inflammatory disease or PID. Untreated PID often causes fertility issues later in life when you’re ready to start a family.
You’ve probably heard about the importance of practicing safe sex to prevent the spread of HIV / AIDS. However, you may not be aware that practicing safe sex by using properly fitted condoms consistently during every act of sexual intercourse not only helps to prevent the spread of HIV, but other STDs – STDs that could affect your future chance of conceiving.
Note: While condoms provide protection against unplanned pregnancy, you should understand that no other method of birth control provides protection against STDs.
Other potential factors that may contribute to future infertility and cited by the article include waiting too long to decide you’re ready for pregnancy, not eating a nutrient-rich diet, environmental toxins, and failure to maintain proper weight and practice good health habits.
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