How to Address Exercise-related Fertility Problems
If a woman is experiencing fertility issues as a result of physical activity, they tend to abate when the menstrual cycle resumes. Current research suggests that, in order to maintain a healthy energy level, athletes should be consuming a diet that consists of a mixture of fat, carbohydrates and protein, and a sufficient number of calories as well as water in order to sustain energy production throughout the day, including during intense exercise.
10% of Women Struggle to Conceive
Lauren and David Perkins were certainly not unique in their experience of fertility challenges. According to the US Center for Disease Control, as many as 10% of women struggle to conceive or stay pregnant between the ages of 15-44. Infertility is generally defined as being unable to conceive after a year of trying, or after 6 months if the woman is aged 35 or older. Infertility is often perceived as a woman’s problem- however, only 1/3 of cases of infertility are due to the woman herself being unable to conceive.