How to Reduce Your Fertility

Individuals who are not interested in having children may look for ways to reduce their fertility. There are many methods one can take to reduce the chances of getting pregnant or being able to help conceive children. Most of the methods that can be used are really simple but some may cause long-term effects on an individual which could reduce their chances of having children later in the future.

Unhealthy Diet/Weight Gain

Eating healthy is one the major steps you should take when trying to conceive. But if you are not interested in getting pregnant you should have a diet that is anything but healthy. Overweight individuals can have a harder time getting pregnant. If you want to reduce your chances of fertility, pack on the pounds with unhealthy food.

Spermicidal Lubricants

Lubricants that have Nonoxynol-9 kills sperm. The lubricant is used to kill the sperm before it has a chance to impregnate a woman.

Birth Control Pills

Take a combination pill that uses both estrogen and progestins to reduce fertility. Both used together have a better chance in reducing fertility in a woman. Most of these pills are usually started at the beginning of a woman’s menstrual cycle. These pills have to be prescribed by a medical doctor. Individuals who smoke or consume alcohol on a daily basis may have some complications with taking the pill.

Stressful Lifestyle

Consider working all the time and having a very stressful job. It is a well-known fact that the more stress you are the less likely you are able to conceive. Devote your time and energy to your job and other things in your life.

Condoms

Use condoms to protect yourself from impregnating someone or being impregnated. Male and female condoms both are now available on the market. This type of method is less risky and does not pose a threat to your health and prevents you from STDs.