Moderate Alcohol Use Linked to Infertility in Women - Specialist Lillian Dulan Shares Alternative Ways to Take the Edge Off
Dulan, a M.A., M.F.T. Los Angeles based Family Therapist, hopes to increase awareness that even moderate alcohol use has been linked to infertility in women. She shares alternative ways to take the edge off. press release.
- Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA (1888PressRelease) February 08, 2011 - "What patients often don't consider when trying to conceive is the effect of alcohol use. I often hear, what's wrong with having a drink or two to unwind after a hectic day?" Lillian Dulan says.
Those desperate to conceive might find new answers by examining lifestyle choices. Dulan, a M.A., M.F.T. Los Angeles based Family Therapist, known for helping people cope with infertility. While we can't control factors such as age or our partner's biology, we can look at alcohol consumption. Dulan hopes to increase awareness that even moderate alcohol use has been linked to infertility in women.
"It's our responsibility as patients to ask ourselves what changes can I make to increase my chances of conceiving?" Smoking, stress, and poor diet are well known to have a negative impact on fertility.
According to an article in the American Journal of Public Health, "Moderate alcohol use may contribute to the risk of specific types of infertility."*
When patients hear moderate alcohol use can hinder conception efforts, the question how much is too much is often brought up. Dulan answers, "Your body needs to be operating at its peak to get pregnant. I would say if you have to ask that question, you should probably refrain from having libations for the time being." While undergoing infertility treatments, it's highly advised to abstain completely from alcohol.
Finding alternative ways to take the edge off a stressful day is important, what else can make for a happy hour? Dulan suggests making a list of enjoyable, tension-reducing activities to partake in on a routine basis. Walking the family dog around the block, playing a favorite board game, yoga and meditation, or becoming a connoisseur of fine herbal teas are all proven stress reducers. (But always do your research, and avoid tea not recommended during pregnancy.)
If the idea of going without alcohol seems unfathomable to you, there are numerous online self-assessment tools to help you discover if alcohol is a problem. If you have concerns about your alcohol intake, searching for a local chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous is a good place to start. (aa.org)
*Life-Style Factors and Female Infertility
Germaine M. Buck, Lowell E. Sever, Ronald E. Batt and Pauline Mendola
Epidemiology
Vol. 8, No. 4 (Jul., 1997), pp. 435-441
Published by: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/3702587
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