Friday, January 2, 2009

Infertility and Alcoholism

By Ed Philips

Studies have shown that women who consume alcohol at any rate can struggle with infertility during their lives. Sometimes it could cause a woman who is trying to get pregnant to suffer from miscarriages, never having a successful pregnancy. Often times if the woman does carry on throughout the pregnancy, many complications can occur during childbirth and after, affecting the baby and the mother.

Women need to know all of the infertility dangers associated with being an alcoholic or even just a "moderate" drinker. An over consumption of alcohol can interfere with or even stop the ovulation cycle resulting in the inability to conceive. Another outcome of alcoholism a woman faces is that of increased levels of estrogen and progesterone.

Alcoholism and fertility affects not just women, but men also. Men wishing to have a family run their own risks due to alcohol. Alcohol can cause a man's sperm to be misshapen, leading to impotency. The effects can be much more than physical for a man but can also reach to psychological issues with the man feeling inadequate and unworthy.

Men need to be aware that alcohol can in fact destroy the sperm producing cells at the same time having an effect on the hormone levels throughout the body. Should you want to have your own children in the future, you must at least slow down your drinking today if not stop altogether. Reducing alcohol consumption will increase the chance of having children one day.

If you or a loved one are battling alcohol, realizing all of the health risks and damage that drinking can bring about might help lead you to stop. From liver problems to infertility, the consequences to your health can be devastating. Research alcoholism on the internet or talk to those who have been in the same situation themselves for support and comfort.

The important thing is to get help now, do not put it off any longer. You have many treatment options but first and foremost you have to admit to yourself that there is a problem, then your journey for good health can continue and be a success.

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