Unless a medical professional specifically warns against it, sex is fine during a pregnancy, as it poses no risk to the baby.

Though it’s recommended that women wait for at least a couple of weeks, sex is not strictly prohibited after a miscarriage. That being said, this type of activity needs to be approached with caution due to various physical and emotional setbacks.

Endometriosis occurs when tissue that normally grows in the uterus implants and grows in other locations. This extra tissue growth — and the surgical removal of it — can cause scarring, which may obstruct the tube and keep the egg and sperm from uniting.

Smoking ages your ovaries and depletes your eggs prematurely.

PCOS is a leading cause of infertility in women

If you get the birth control shot regularly (every 12 weeks) it prevents pregnancy but you should use latex or female condom to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections.