Consumption of caffeine has become a routine for most Indonesians, whether in the form of coffee, tea, or chocolate. However, there is an assumption that caffeine can reduce fertility levels. Is that right?
Caffeine is a compound that can stimulate the brain and central nervous system so that it can increase blood sugar levels mood and the ability to concentrate. In addition, caffeine can also relieve fatigue, make the body feel energetic, and keep the body and mind awake.
Facts about the Impact of Caffeine Consumption on Fertility Levels
With its properties, it's no wonder that caffeinated drinks are a favorite of many people. However, not a few people also question the side effects of this drink on fertility.
In fact, the impact of caffeine consumption on fertility is still a hot debate among experts. To date, there have been no studies that have significantly proven that caffeine can reduce fertility rates in both men and women.
However, there are studies that state that consuming excessive amounts of caffeine can make it difficult for women to get pregnant.
In the study, it was stated that women who consumed more than 1 cup of coffee a day had a lower chance of getting pregnant than women who only drank 1 cup of coffee a day or did not consume it at all.
Other studies have also shown that consuming high doses of caffeine can reduce the chances of a successful IVF program. From these two studies, researchers still don't know for sure the link between excessive caffeine intake and decreased fertility levels.
In general, drinking too many caffeinated drinks is known to cause several side effects, such as restlessness, nervousness, insomnia, excessive urination, dehydration, problems with the digestive system, muscle twitching, and arrhythmias.
Regardless of whether or not caffeine can reduce fertility, caffeine consumption should not be too much because of the side effects above. If you really crave the presence of a baby, of course, your health needs to be taken care of, right?
So, make sure you and your partner don't drink more than 200 ml or 1 cup of caffeinated drinks a day, OK? As a substitute, try decaffeinated drinks that are good for health, for example golden milk, steeping ginger, or leaf tea raspberries Red.
In addition, you and your partner also need to adjust your diet and change your lifestyle in order to get a baby soon. However, if the efforts made after a long time have not yielded results, you and your partner are advised to consult a doctor.
