Does stress cause infertility?
A. In women with high level of stress may cause disturbances of ovulation, and in men impaired sperm production. Stress reduction will help to cope up with infertility. Suggestion for stress reduction will be open talk partner, exercising regularly , stress relieving activities such as yogo or meditation , avoiding excessive intake of caffeine or other stimulants and to take emotional support from relative or friend.
Although difficulty conceiving can be very stressful, there is little evidence that stress actually causes infertility. In rare cases, high levels of stress may cause disturbances of ovulation in women and impaired sperm production in men. In general, stress reduction will improve your sense of well-being and may help you cope with the difficulties of infertility. Suggestions for stress reduction include: talking openly with your partner, exercising regularly, using stress reduction techniques such as meditation or yoga, avoiding excessive intake of caffeine or other stimulants and finding a source of emotional support. An appointment with our reproductive psychologist may also be helpful.
