When a situation of stress and anxiety arises, the body generates a state of alert. This causes the secretion of hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. According to some studies, chronic stress can affect fertility in both men and women.
In women, chronic stress can lead to changes in the menstrual cycle, while in men, stress affects the process of sperm production (spermatogenesis).
Read the full article on: How does stress affect infertility? Causes and effects ( 84).
By Andrea Rodrigo B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Javier Domingo del Pozo M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Juan José Espinós Gómez M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Laura Parra Villar B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologin), Olivia De Prado Trigo B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist), Sergio Rogel Cayetano M.D. (gynecologist) and Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist).
Last Update: 09/11/2025
