In ancient times, people recognizedthat alcohol has adverse reactions that can cause teratogenesis and lead to miscarriage. Now people are further aware that drinking alcohol not only damages the fetus, but also affects pregnant women. If you are a habitual drinker and have recurring miscarriages, it may be best to stop drinking, even socially.
The effects of alcohol consumption (beer, wine and spirits) on pregnancy have been studied for many years, but until recently there have been few breakthroughs. By studying 1,000 infertile patients and 3,800 new mothers, the researchers found that women who drank moderate amounts (usually once a day) had an increased, but not significant, impact on pregnancy; People who drink more than once a day are at greater risk. Endometriosis is more common in women who drink alcohol. Both of the above conditions are related to hormones and are affected by alcohol consumption.
Two studies done in 1998 proved that alcohol does have a negative impact on fertility. A study conducted in Denmark involving 430 couples showed that women who drank a small amount of alcohol (no more than 5 times a week on average) had a significantly lower chance of pregnancy than women who did not drink. In fact, the degree of fertility decline is significantly related to the amount of alcohol consumed. Women who drink more than 10 times a week are less likely to become pregnant than women who drink less than 5 times a week. Among the women surveyed, those aged 20 to 35 were preparing to become pregnant for the first time. Among the men surveyed, no correlation was found between drinking alcohol and the likelihood of pregnancy.
A study conducted by Johns Hopkins University in Denmark showed that women who never drink alcohol or coffee are less likely to have children than those who not only drink alcohol but also drink at least one cup of coffee. The ability must be at least 2.5 times stronger. Women who never drink alcohol or smoke and drink no more than one cup of coffee a day have the strongest fertility.
Drinking alcohol is also extremely dangerous for pregnant women. According to some research results, women who drink alcohol in the early weeks of pregnancy, especially the first 10 weeks, have a relatively higher miscarriage rate. If a pregnant woman drinks once a day during her first three months of pregnancy, her risk of miscarriage is twice as high as that of a woman who never drinks.
In addition to the relationship between drinking and infertility, drinking and miscarriage, drinking also has adverse effects on fetal development. Drink 2 to 3 bottles of beer or a few glasses of wine every day, and drink the two kinds of wine together.It will have extremely harmful effects on fetal development. Babies may be born with fetal alcohol syndrome, a physical defect in the fetus caused by the mother\’s drinking during pregnancy. The fetus will be affected by various toxins in the mother\’s body in the early stages of development, especially in the first 2 weeks to the first 6 weeks of pregnancy. Most women are not aware that they are pregnant during this time. If you still drink alcohol regularly and habitually in the last three months of pregnancy, especially hard alcohol, it is likely to cause fetal dysplasia and mental retardation. In fact, there is no safe period during the entire pregnancy. Drinking by pregnant women is harmful to the child.
Ethanol (alcohol) can cause endocrine disorders in women because ethanol interferes with the liver’s clearance function of hormones, causing the accumulation of various hormone metabolites and poisons in the body, leading to Disturbances in the balance of the gonadal axis. In addition, drinking alcohol can also cause B vitamin deficiency in the body.
Excessive drinking in men can reduce sperm count. Extremely excessive drinking (more than 5 drinks a day) can cause erectile dysfunction or short penile erection, or erection but no ejaculation. The reason for this is decreased sensitivity of the penis. In men, ethanol can also affect liver function, damage the liver, and accumulate female hormones in the body, inhibiting sperm production and reducing sexual intercourse. Ethanol can also affect sperm production by increasing prolactin in the body. Studies have found that drinking alcohol can affect male fertility. Drinking alcohol can cause testicular atrophy, decreased fertility, sexual dysfunction, and even erectile dysfunction in men. Researchers found changes in sperm shape and motility in drinkers. Moreover, the structure of the testicles that produce sperm in alcoholics is also damaged, and few sperm survive. Research also shows that drinking alcohol once a day will affect the release of testosterone, leading to a decrease in male sexual desire and a decrease in the ability to produce mature sperm.
This article is provided by Baidu Reading and is excerpted from \”The Clear \”Conception\” Plan\” Author: Sun Jianqiu and Xie Yingbiao