Foods Which Can Lead To Infertility In Women

Wellness

oi-Amrisha

By Amrisha Sharma

Thursday, September 29, 2011, 10:51

Infertility among women is a rising problem. Since many years few women face problems in conceiving and therefore they fail to ovulate. The reasons behind infertility can be hormonal or poor functioning of the reproductive organs. However, to prevent infertility among women, avoid few foods which can fail the woman to ovulate.

Food which causes infertility among women:

1. According to researchers, food with high soy supplement can lead to infertility in women. According to few cases studies, consuming high amount of soy in food leads to abnormal bleeding in the uterus, endometriosis and polyps. Soy beans, tofu, soy milk, soy nuts, soy meat alternatives, soy flour and soy oil are few soy rich food. Avoid these foods to prevent infertility among women.

2. Food with increased sugar levels are considered to increase the risk of infertility. White rice, french fries, mashed potatoes, rice cakes, donuts, bagel, pumpkin and cornflakes are few foods which causes infertility among women.

3. Caffeine products especially coffee can lead to infertility among women. Consuming more than 300 gms of coffee per day can increase the chances of infertility. It is advised to quit having coffee if a woman is planning to conceive.

4. Avoid having raw or uncooked meat and eggs to prevent infertility. These foods are infected with salmonella which can can lead to infertility in women.

5. Cheese which is not made with pasteurized milk can cause infertility among women. Food which has soft cheese should be avoided if it is not made with pasteurized milk. Listeria (a bacteria) has the capability to cross the placenta and affect the uterus.

6. Saturated fat food can also cause infertility among women. Dark chocolate, dry coconut, butter, cheese, hydrogenated oils such as palm and coconut oil are few saturated fat food.

7. Food which are rich in trans fat also affects the fertility of a woman. Fast food, packaged food, frozen and baked foods are rich in trans fat.

8. Avoid smoking as nicotine increases the chances of infertility.

9. Food rich in refined sugar and salt are also unhealthy as it can lead to infertility among women.

10. Avoid alcohol as it reduces the fertility chances of a woman.

Avoid these foods as these can fail the woman to ovulate.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.