A fibroid is a mass of cells that form into round shapes, usually found in the wall of the uterus. They aren’t cancerous, and they may not cause any problems at all, but sometimes they can form a physical block that prevents an egg travelling to the womb or implanting in the womb once fertilised. Fibroids are most common in women aged 30 to 50.
Learn more about fibroids and how they can affect fertility at talkingfibroids.com
In endometriosis, tissue that usually grows inside the womb starts to grow outside of the uterus. This can lead to irregular periods, pain (which is sometimes debilitating) and lower fertility.
Read more about living with endometriosis at ENDOubt.info
Smoking and vaping have a negative effect on almost every aspect of health, including fertility, and smokers tend to have more problems getting pregnant than non-smokers.
Read more in our articles Put It Out: Smoking’s Impact on Fertility and Does Vaping Affect Fertility?
Drinking isn’t directly linked to infertility, but if you are often drinking large amounts you increase your chances of problems like injuries, poisoning and certain diseases – not to mention making poor choices!
Similarly, illicit drugs may not affect fertility directly but they can effect a developing baby. People with addictions are also more likely to do risky things like driving while under the influence, which in turn raises the risk of potentially life-threatening injuries.