{"id":13462,"date":"2025-05-20T18:24:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T12:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kiranivfgenetic.com\/blog\/?p=13462"},"modified":"2026-03-18T17:08:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T11:38:00","slug":"infertility-rise-india-need-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kiranivfgenetic.com\/blog\/infertility-rise-india-need-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Infertility on the Rise in India: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Infertility is becoming an increasing concern across India\u2014and the data backs this up.<\/p>\n

According to a 2023 study titled “Surging trends of infertility and its behavioral determinants in India”<\/em> published in PLOS ONE<\/em>, the rate of infertility<\/strong> among Indian couples has shown a steady climb over the decades.<\/p>\n

The report indicates that infertility rates were 22.4% in 1992\u201393, rose to 25.3% in 2005\u201306, and reached 30.7% by 2015\u201316.<\/p>\n

Rise in Infertility in India: Not Just a Female Issue<\/strong><\/h2>\n

According to Dr. Samit Sekhar owner and Director at Kiran Infertility centre which has branches in Hyderabad<\/a>, Bengaluru<\/a>, Chennai <\/a>and Delhi <\/a><\/p>\n

Also has overseas operations, one of the biggest myths surrounding infertility is that it\u2019s mostly a woman\u2019s problem.<\/p>\n

In reality, male factors contribute to nearly 40\u201350% of infertility cases<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

From low sperm count and poor motility to hormonal imbalances and lifestyle-induced dysfunctions, men are equally affected.<\/p>\n

According to Dr. Sekhar the following are the reasons causing the Rise in Infertility in India?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. Sedentary Lifestyles<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Modern-day work routines involve long hours of sitting, lack of exercise, and increased screen time, all of which contribute to hormonal changes and reduced fertility in both men and women.<\/p>\n

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    1. Obesity and Poor Diet<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Fast food consumption, irregular eating habits, and lack of nutritional awareness have led to a rise in obesity\u2014a condition strongly linked to fertility issues.<\/p>\n

      Excess body fat can disrupt ovulation in women and lower testosterone levels in men.<\/p>\n

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      1. Stress and Mental Health<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Chronic stress affects hormone levels and ovulation cycles. In men, it can reduce libido and sperm quality.<\/p>\n

        With rising mental health challenges, fertility is often an overlooked consequence.<\/p>\n

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        1. Environmental and Lifestyle Factors<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Exposure to pollutants, smoking, alcohol consumption, and frequent use of plastic containers are contributing to hormonal disruptions and declining reproductive health.<\/p>\n

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          1. Delayed Parenthood<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Many couples today are choosing to have children later in life due to career, financial, or personal goals.<\/p>\n

            However, age plays a critical role in fertility\u2014especially for women, whose egg quality and count decline after 30.<\/p>\n

            How to Prevent or Reduce the Risk of Infertility<\/strong><\/h2>\n

            While not all cases of infertility are preventable, many lifestyle-based risk factors can be managed through conscious changes. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n