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The impact of lifestyle factors on reproductive performance in the general population and those undergoing infertility treatment: a review

Homan, G.F., Davies, M., Norman, R.·2007·Human Reproduction Update

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This evidence-based review focuses on the impact of potentially modifiable, non-communicable lifestyle factors on reproductive performance in the general population and the infertile population undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment. The impact of several lifestyle factors including; age, weight, smoking, diet, exercise, psychological stress, caffeine consumption, alcohol consumption and exposure to environmental pollutants are included in the review. The databases of Medline, PubMed and Cinahl were searched to identify relevant publications. There is strong evidence that age, weight and smoking impact on general health and adversely on reproductive performance. However there is a need for further research focusing specifically on the relationship between diet and various levels of exercise on reproductive performance. There are several other factors such as psychological stress, caffeine consumption, alcohol consumption and exposure to environmental pollutants that have been implicated but the evidence is equivocal. It is concluded that lifestyle modification can assist couples to conceive spontaneously or optimize their chances of conception with ART treatment.

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Authors: Homan, G. F., Davies, M., & Norman, R.
Affiliations: The University of Adelaide (AU)
ORCID: Homan, G.F.
Davies, M.
Norman, R.
Venue: Human Reproduction Update
Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
Published: 2007-01-05
Volume: 13
Issue: 3
Pages: 209-223
ISSN: 1355-4786 (ISSN-L)
1460-2369
DOI: 10.1093/humupd/dml056
OpenAlex: W2108216951
Cited by: 546
References: 139
Citations by year: 2026: 9 · 2025: 15 · 2024: 21 · 2023: 28 · 2022: 36 · 2021: 28 · 2020: 79 · 2019: 26 · 2018: 27 · 2017: 36 · 2016: 31 · 2015: 35 · 2014: 37 · 2013: 31 · 2012: 32
FWCI: 2.70
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: Human Reproduction Update (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Adelaide Research & Scholarship (AR&S) (University of Adelaide) (submittedVersion)
Topics: Health Sciences › Medicine › Reproductive Medicine › Reproductive Health and Technologies
Health Sciences › Medicine › Reproductive Medicine › Ovarian function and disorders
Health Sciences › Medicine › Reproductive Medicine › Reproductive Biology and Fertility
Keywords: lifestyle factors, reproductive performance, infertility, assisted reproduction, age, body weight, smoking, diet, physical activity, psychological stress, caffeine consumption, alcohol consumption, environmental pollutants, lifestyle modification, conception
MeSH terms: Female, Humans, Infertility, Female, Life Style, Risk Factors, Reproductive Techniques, Assisted

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