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Could Stress Prevent Pregnancy?

hello doctor ,me and wife trying for the past 1.2 years, everything is ok,wife follicular study and my semen analysis normal ,last time dye test is also done, all seems perfect, but still no success , what could be the reason , is stress a factor? mail is is
Mon, 2 Nov 2015
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We understand your concerns

I went through your details. Stress can interfere with getting pregnant, but it's not straightforward. And having a hard time conceiving can be a real stress in itself. Stress can affect the part of your brain (the hypothalamus) that regulates your hormones. The hypothalamus is the gland in the brain that controls the hormones required to release your eggs. This gland also regulates your partner's testosterone levels.

If stress takes a toll on your body, then it could mean you ovulate later than usual in your menstrual cycle, or not at all. This condition is called stress-induced anovulation.

Your body is probably used to every-day stresses, so your cycle is unlikely to be affected by these. Of course, everyone reacts to stress in different ways. A traumatic event can throw your cycle off and interfere with conceiving. Or it could be a change of routine, such as a business trip, that delays your ovulation.

If you're stressed, your cervical mucus may indicate that something's not right. Rather than noticing increased cervical wetness as you approach ovulation, you might find patches of wetness interspersed with dry days. It's as if your body is trying to ovulate but the stress continues to delay it.

The good news is that stress-induced delays to ovulation should not stop you getting pregnant. That is, provided you are having sex every two to three days throughout your cycle. Stress can make you feel less interested in making love, so it’s a good idea to work out what is stressing you.

Try to make changes in your life so that you feel more relaxed. Eating healthily, exercising and yoga or meditation can all help to reduce stress. Or maybe you need some time away with your partner to help you conceive.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck. Take care.
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Could Stress Prevent Pregnancy?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. Stress can interfere with getting pregnant, but it s not straightforward. And having a hard time conceiving can be a real stress in itself. Stress can affect the part of your brain (the hypothalamus) that regulates your hormones. The hypothalamus is the gland in the brain that controls the hormones required to release your eggs. This gland also regulates your partner s testosterone levels. If stress takes a toll on your body, then it could mean you ovulate later than usual in your menstrual cycle, or not at all. This condition is called stress-induced anovulation. Your body is probably used to every-day stresses, so your cycle is unlikely to be affected by these. Of course, everyone reacts to stress in different ways. A traumatic event can throw your cycle off and interfere with conceiving. Or it could be a change of routine, such as a business trip, that delays your ovulation. If you re stressed, your cervical mucus may indicate that something s not right. Rather than noticing increased cervical wetness as you approach ovulation, you might find patches of wetness interspersed with dry days. It s as if your body is trying to ovulate but the stress continues to delay it. The good news is that stress-induced delays to ovulation should not stop you getting pregnant. That is, provided you are having sex every two to three days throughout your cycle. Stress can make you feel less interested in making love, so it’s a good idea to work out what is stressing you. Try to make changes in your life so that you feel more relaxed. Eating healthily, exercising and yoga or meditation can all help to reduce stress. Or maybe you need some time away with your partner to help you conceive. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. Take care.