For all the reasons mentioned and in many situations, diagnosing infertility can be quite time-consuming and complex. However, due to the various risk factors for fertility, there are several warning signs that should be taken into account.

There are several external factors, lifestyle choices and environmental causes that can contribute to the diagnosis of infertility and by identifying them early, the likelihood of achieving pregnancy and/or of it being successful can be increased.

Find out more about all the aspects that can influence your fertility or that of your partner:

• Weight: Especially the IMG (body fat index), if it is too high or too low, it can have repercussions at a hormonal level and consequently hinder some physiological processes, such as ovulation;
• Chronic diseases: Diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, lupus, hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, arthritis, asthma, etc., as well as the drugs used to control/treat these conditions, can affect your fertility. If this is your case, always share all the information with your doctor;
• Cytology with alterations: Even after cryotherapy or colposcopy. Always seek a specialist in Reproductive Medicine;
• Hormonal changes: Be alert if your menstrual cycle is shorter than 26 days or longer than 32, irregular or unpredictable. In women, excess hair on the face, chest or abdomen, as well as acne, may indicate changes related to the reproductive system.
• Frequent miscarriages: Two or more obstetric losses are considered warning signs.
• Environmental factors: Smoking or excessive drug or alcohol consumption can harm your fertility or that of your partner. Exposure to harmful environments (radioactivity, X-rays) or toxins, even in the workplace, should always be considered as possible aggressors. 
• Sexually transmitted diseases: Every year, millions of adolescents contract sexually transmitted diseases, many of which are asymptomatic. In women, they can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and in men, although more rarely, they can be the cause of epididymitis. Complications are more common in women, with possible impairment of their fertility that can be reflected in the long term in miscarriages, adhesions, blocked tubal tracts or ectopic pregnancy.
• Exposure to high temperatures: Particularly with regard to the male genitals, frequent exposure to high temperatures can impair spermatogenesis, thus compromising fertility.

In short, your fertility depends on your general health. So pay attention to all your body’s signals and share them with your doctor who will know how to interpret them.