Influence of life style changes on fertility: causes and concerns

Infertility is a global concern for couple. After globalization, the problem of infertility is becoming more relevant, due to lifestyle changes. Life style has a serious impact on fertility in both men and women. Life style changes includes late marriage, delayed reproduction, career aspirations, eating habits, intoxication habit, high level of stress, etc.. These lifestyle changes result in to obesity, hormonal disturbance, low sperm count, less egg production, disease, depression etc., which significantly affects reproductive health. Lifestyle changes also effect reproductive treatment. This research paper explores infertility as a consequence of lifestyle changes focusing on shift in societal norms, values, ideological changes, gender roles and living pattern. This research paper is based on review which analyzes the complex interplay of life style changes and its impact on fertility.