Although abstinence from alcohol is widely recommended when trying to become pregnant, its exact implications for a woman's fertility are not known. A new study published in The BMJ charts the interaction in new detail.
An estimated 24 percent of couples in developed countries take more than 12 months to conceive.
Because drinking alcohol is a pervasive part of modern life, its impact on fertility is of great interest.
An estimated 18.2 percent of American women aged 18-44 engage in binge drinking (more than four drinks in one sitting), three times per month.
More than one drink per day during pregnancy has been linked to low birth weight, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, and preterm birth.
However, although alcohol is known to influence male and female reproductive systems and the unborn fetus, its influence on fertility is not well understood
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| A new study looks in detail at alcohol and fertility. |
Source: medicalnewstoday
