Social factors, complex lifestyle decrease fertility: Study
2018-03-16 06:24:00
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A group of medical professionals yesterday said the fertility of men in the country was currently decreasing because of several reasons including the complex lifestyle of the people.
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr. Lakshman Senanayake told a news conference that the other reasons behind the increase in infertility and sub-fertility of men were due to smoking, alcoholic and narcotic addiction.
“The decrease in fertility of men is not a result of any medicine. It all depends on the lifestyle and the current background of the people,” he said.
Meanwhile, Professor in Reproductive Medicine Chandrika Wijeyaratne said even the fertility in women was also decreasing in present context due to the passing of ideal age for reproduction as a result of social factors.
“Another reason for the decrease in fertility of women is the obesity,” she said.
She also said the sub fertility of men was around 15% a decade ago and added that however there was a rapid increase in it at present. (Kalathma Jayawardhane)
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A W Abdulkany Friday, 16 March 2018 15:53
very good findings. Rulers and Legislators, a creating a healthy population is within your reach. Ban alcohol and mete out severe punishment for drug abuse. Put a stop to Communal Riots and Jealousy.
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abc Friday, 16 March 2018 16:16
Is that all?
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Mrs.Alice Vithanage Friday, 16 March 2018 21:36
My grandmother married at 18 years and had 7 children. Two of them died in infancy. My mother married at 22 and had 4 living children. I married at 32 and have two children. My mother and grandmother did not work. I am more or less the bread winner today. Alice
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