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Work-related stress, long working hours and erratic schedules are taking a toll on couples in Kolkata. Women, in particular, lose interest in leading a normal conjugal life, doctors say. And it is women in the IT sector who fare the worst, with long working hours that leaves hardly any time for personal life.
"A peculiar problem that we are seeing in the last few years is the rise of temporary infertility cases. Work-related stress damages the endocrine system leading to temporary infertility. This is a reversible ailment and can be treated," said gynaecologist Ranjit K Chakraborty.
Trans fats may cause Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome because they can bind to the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor, which, when activated, can improve ovulatory function.
The study looked at data from the Nurses' Health Study. Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health analyzed information from 18,555 women who were all married and trying to get pregnant between the years of 1991 and 1999.
The study found that there was no link between ovulation-related infertility and overall fats consumption or calorie intake. However, the study found that if 2 percent of total calories came from trans fats instead of the healthier monounsaturated fats, the risk for ovulation-related infertility doubled. For every 2 percent increase in the amount of calories that women received from consuming trans fats instead of carbohydrates, the risk of infertility increased by 73 percent.
If you are trying to get pregnant and suspect ovulation or infertility problems time is important. The usual advice is - don't wait, see a specialist specifically a reproductive endocrinologist for a consultation.
For many people one of the first steps in trying to conceive is for the woman to monitor her ovulation cycle using an ovulation calendar, ovulation calculator or ovulation chart. But, if conception has still not occurred after about 6-12 months, then a fertility specialist should be consulted.