DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjmcr.2026.v14i01.042

Pages: 179-183

Several environmental and life style factors influence infertility in women leaving in rural areas. Infertility in women can be influenced by a combination of environmental and lifestyle factors. These factors include exposure to pollutants such as industrial chemicals, heavy metals (lead, mercury), pesticides, radiation and oil-related contaminants can disrupt the endocrine (hormonal) system. These substances may interfere with ovulation, damage eggs, or affect the uterus and fallopian tubes. This study is aim to evaluate the Environmental and Lifestyle Factors Associated with Infertility Among Women in Rural Areas in South-South Nigeria. This was a cross-sectional study involving 250 women with age between 18 to 47 years. A well-structured questionnaire was administered to participants. The study lasted for a period of 3 months. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 25.0 and p < 0.05 was significant. The results revealed that 76% of the participants were married, 68% marriage is more than 5 years, 60% stayed in rural areas, 40% had secondary level of education, 40% are farmers, 68% are in low socioeconomic status, 80% have been expecting child for greater than 5 years, 76% have not consulted and health facility, 80% consulted traditional way, 68% had sedentary life style, 80% leaves on high processed foods, 60% used tobacco, 80% consumed regular alcohol, 80% passed through stress, 76% are exposed to environmental factors, 68% are exposed to radiation, 80% had their daily work greater than 10hrs, 60% had chronic illness, 76% had STI, and 76% have not received counseling regarding lifestyle modification on infertility.