Infertility and Lifestyle Management A Hospital Based Study in Indore

Background Infertility, defined as the inability to conceive after 12 months of unprotected intercourse, is a growing public health concern worldwide. Lifestyle factors such as stress, obesity, sedentary behavior, smoking, and poor diet are strongly associated with reproductive dysfunction. This study aimed to assess the relationship between lifestyle factors and infertility among couples attending an infertility clinic and to evaluate the effectiveness of lifestyle modification counselling. Methods A hospital based pre experimental study was conducted among 100 infertile couples aged 20–40 years in Indore. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire assessing lifestyle practices. A structured counselling session was administered, followed by post intervention evaluation after 12 weeks. Results Before counselling, 72 of participants reported inadequate physical activity, 60 consumed high fat diets, and 54 had high stress. Post intervention, significant improvement was seen in lifestyle practices p 0.001 . Eighteen percent reported conception within three months of intervention. Conclusion Lifestyle modification and counselling significantly improve fertility outcomes. Nurses play a pivotal role in promoting reproductive health through lifestyle interventions. Dr. Amita Shilpa Gottlieb "Infertility and Lifestyle Management: A Hospital-Based Study in Indore" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-9 | Issue-6 , December 2025, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd98729.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/other-scientific-research-area/other/98729/infertility-and-lifestyle-management-a-hospitalbased-study-in-indore/dr-amita-shilpa-gottlieb