Originally published June 7 2005
Stress can interfere with fertility in men and women
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Stress is accepted as a part of day-to-day life, but now it is said to interfere with fertility in both men and women. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) defines stress as, "any event that a person perceives as threatening or harmful," and can interfere in normal ovulation in women, and sperm production in men. Experts suggest overcoming stress by reducing caffeine intake, quitting smoking and going to massage therapy or acupuncture.
The demands of a woman's professional and private life mean that they are constantly hurrying to meet commitments.
Most of us instinctively feel that stress has a negative impact on our quality of life.
Dr. Allen Morgan and Dr. Douglas Rabin are reproductive medicine physicians in New Jersey who explain that, "what is not widely known is that it (stress) also has a detrimental impact on fertility.
If you are still smoking, you should be aware of how much cigarettes can reduce your chances of getting pregnant.
"In rare cases, extreme stress can interfere with normal ovulation in women and may reduce sperm production in men.
Stress may lead to a problem with erections, which of course interferes with a couple's ability to conceive.
However, while it's possible for stress to cause infertility, it's far more common for infertility to cause stress," says Dr. Rabin.
Their goal is to help women increase their chances of conception by reducing stress levels prior to and after fertility treatments, such as intrauterine insemination (IUI) and embryo transfer after In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF).
Massage Therapy- There are data that suggest that massage improves fertility and at least one study showed that the hands-on bodywork can dial down your anxiety level.
Since stress has been shown to interfere with getting pregnant, it makes sense that reducing stress through massage could theoretically improve a woman's odds of conceiving.
Acupuncture- is an ancient Chinese treatment that involves placing tiny hair-like needles in the skin as a way of stimulating energy points that are thought to be central to your spiritual, mental, emotional and physical balance.
Most women who choose acupuncture are doing it together with traditional infertility treatments.
The study looked at 160 women undergoing IVF, half of whom received acupuncture along with IVF, and the other half who received IVF alone.
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