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- Most of the women are unable to become mothers of second child due to various reasons
One in six couples in the UAE have problems conceiving. A 2022 study by the UAE University found that one in six couples have problems conceiving. According to many experts, environmental factors like pollution and excessive noise can affect fertility. Stress can also wreak havoc on pregnancy.
According to a United Nations report, the fertility rate (total number of children per woman) in the UAE was only 1.4, much lower than in the 1990s. Dr. Reproductive Consultant at Abu Dhabi-based HealthPlus IVF. Nadia Najjari said, 'Constant exposure to noise and pollution can affect pregnancy potential.
Hormonal imbalance in the body also affects the ability to conceive. Due to excessive noise, people cannot sleep properly, hence the pituitary gland is affected. It results in hormonal imbalance in the body and women stop producing eggs and have difficulty conceiving. The UAE has one of the highest rates of secondary infertility in the world. The inability to do the second is called secondary infertility. Dr. Aster Royal Clinic in Dubai. Obesity, weight, smoking, alcohol and drug consumption also affect fertility, says Shikha Garg.
Obesity is the most common problem among women over 30 years of age in Dubai Obesity is a major problem among women in Dubai. Most of the women above 30 years of age suffer from overweight problem. This is a major cause of infertility. Apart from that, stress, insomnia can also be the reason. Dr. Najjari said, 'Prolonged stress, obesity can cause hormone-related imbalances. It can cause irregular menstrual cycle. In men, stress can reduce sperm quality and quantity.'
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