The Impact of Stress on Fertility: How to Manage Stress During Your Fertility Journey

The Impact of Stress on Fertility: How to Manage Stress During Your Fertility Journey

Fertility struggles can take an emotional and physical toll on individuals and couples. One of the most underestimated factors that influence reproductive health is stress. Chronic stress can disrupt hormonal balance, affect ovulation, reduce sperm quality, and potentially interfere with the success of fertility treatments like In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI). Managing stress throughout the fertility journey is essential to enhance the chances of conception and maintain overall well-being.

How Stress Affects Fertility

Stress affects fertility in several ways, both directly and indirectly:

Hormonal Imbalance, Impact on Sperm Quality, Impact on IVF and IUI Success Rates, Increased Risk of Miscarriage