The impact of modifiable lifestyle factors on women’s fertility

Authors

  • Tayyaba Shujaat Department of Nutritional Sciences and Environmental Design, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Zaheer Ahmed Department of Nutritional Sciences and Environmental Design, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8022-8811
  • Saba Liaqat Department of Nutritional Sciences and Environmental Design, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.7412

Keywords:

Fertility, Stress, Physical Activity, Sleep, BMI

Abstract

The current study centred on assessing the effect of various lifestyle factors (diet, physical activity [PA] level, sleep pattern, and stress level) on women's fertility. This hospital-based comparative study was conducted at the Avicenna Medical College and Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan, with 104 females (aged 18-40 years) as participants. Half the participants had a history of infertility and 51.8% had a BMI >25. About 43% and 85% reported intake of “junk food” and “fruit and vegetable (F&V)”, respectively, twice a week. DASS-21 scale endorsed “moderate-to-high-stress” in 58% of the participants. Further, moderate and intense PA was documented in 30% and 20% of the participants. About 37% reported sleeping for Less-Than Or Equal To 5 hours/day. Fertility was significantly but inversely correlated with F&V intake, stress level, and BMI. Less sleep and a sedentary lifestyle had a significantly detrimental impact on fertility.

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Published

2024-04-22

How to Cite

Shujaat, T., Ahmed, Z., & Liaqat, S. (2024). The impact of modifiable lifestyle factors on women’s fertility. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 74(5), 972–975. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.7412

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SHORT COMMUNICATION