Technology's Altering Effect on Fertility

 Technology's Altering Effect on Fertility

How does technology affect fertility? It's quite the contentious question, and no one seems to be able to agree on an answer. On one hand, more women are having children as they get older and are able to utilize reproductive assistance through fertility treatments. On the other hand, there has been an increase in infertility cases, which could be caused by exposure to technology and EMFs from phones and laptops that can alter our hormonal balance and lead to impaired fertility.

The Normal Process of Conception

The process of conception can be broken down into three phases: fertilization, implantation, and pregnancy. The first phase, fertilization, begins when a sperm cell from the male unites with an egg cell from the female.

How Does Technology Impact This Process?

Infertility is defined by the World Health Organization as the failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. As the use of technology has increased, so too has infertility. The WHO estimates that 1 in 4 couples are now infertile and most likely know why. 

These days, women are waiting until their 30s to have children and as a result, they're more susceptible to hormonal imbalances that can cause fertility problems.

Studies Conducted About Technology and Fertility

- The study conducted by the University of Utah Health found that semen quality decreased over a 17 year span. 

- The study conducted by Harvard Medical School found that there was an increased risk of ovulatory disorder in women who use gadgets for more than four hours a day. 

- The study conducted by the Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility found that sperm count decreased at an alarming rate from 1989 to 2005.

What Can Be Done To Prevent Negative Effects?

It is important to note that there are several things that can be done to prevent negative effects from technology. First, it is crucial for people to take some time away from their devices and get a break from the digital world. Second, it is important for people to limit the amount of time they spend looking at screens each day. Third, it is important to try and make sure your phone or tablet are not disrupting your sleep by keeping them far away from you while you sleep.