The relation between stress and male infertility Medical records show approximately 15 percent of couples are infertile, which means they fail to naturally conceive a child, even after they've had regular, unprotected sexual intercourse for 12 months or more. In more than a third of these couples, male infertility plays an important role. Male infertility results from low sperm production, abnormal sperm function or structural blockages that prevent the delivery of sperm. Backed by top andrology doctors in India, NU offer optimal male infertility treatment in Bangalore. Stress is a well-known contributor to both male and female infertility. Chronic health problems, injuries or lifestyle choices too-can play a role in causing male infertility.
According to the medical research, around 40% of infertile couples the male partner is the sole cause or contributing cause of infertility. When you are stressed, your body releases the stress hormone- cortisol. Under normal circumstances, cortisol performs a number of important biological functions. It regulates your blood sugar, blood pressure, immune responses ad metabolism. While normally cortisol can immediately make you feel more energized, it can also decrease testosterone production in the long run. Book an appointment with our specialists to avail the best virility problems solution in Bangalore. When you are highly stressed for a long period of time, your body lacks important enzymes to counter cortisol breaking down your testosterone molecules. Decreased testosterone leads to lower sperm production. Some of the most common symptoms of male infertility are- difficulty with ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, small volumes of fluid ejaculated, swelling in the testicle area, abnormal breast growth, Decreased facial or body hair, recurrent respiratory infections and a decreased sense of smell. Backed by a team of eminent fertility experts in Bangalore, our facility offers the best erectile dysfunction treatment in India. Furthermore, stress is known to lead to oxidative stress, i.e. physiological stress on the body- which in turn, has been linked with poor semen quality.