India, March 26 -- While tobacco consumption, caffeine and alcohol intake has become unhealthy coping mechanisms for stress, it is essential to understand how they can affect our reproductive system. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Kaberi Banerjee, infertility & IVF expert, founder, Advance Fertility & Gynecology Centre said, "Poor lifestyle choices can lead to disruption in various fertility processes such as hormonal imbalances etc. One should take into account how smoking, alcohol, and caffeine may impact reproductive functions, possibly risking fertility chances, both in men and women."

Dr. Kaberi Banerjee highlighted the ill-effects of smoking on reproductive health, for both men and women. "Smoking increases oxidative stress...