Stress has been linked to infertility in numerous studies. Many believe that today's modern stressful lifestyle is a primary cause of the frustrating "unexplained infertility" diagnosis. The ironic part is that infertility causes stress and stress causes infertility. The challenge is of course, breaking the cycle.
How does stress cause infertility? There are a number of possibilities.
Hypothalamus
Stress is defined as an event that you perceive as potentially harmful, whether or not you are actually in danger....
Emotional & Physical Changes
Studies have proven that stress reduces sperm count and mobility, although researches are not sure why exactly that is. Additionally, a modern day man under stress may experience erectile dysfunction...
Relationship Stress
Failing to conceive can be exceptionally stressful. The feeling of helplessness compounds any stress the couple is already under. The charting, tracking, planned sex, doctor's visits and disappointment month after month leads to chronic stress....
Some Solutions
Stress is such an intangible, which is probably why couples get even more frustrated and have a difficult time actually addressing the issue and reducing their stress levels. If you know the cause of stress....
Here are some fairly basic ways to manage your internal stress:
* Learn how to meditate and practice twice a day
* Take up yoga
* Get at least eight hours of quality, quiet, cool, dark sleep, just do it.
* Take a walk every day
* Get some sun every day
* Do not eat processed or fast food
* Visit a spa, hit the sauna, take a steam and get a massage periodically
* Use positive affirmations every day
* Keep a diary or journal
* Seek counseling or a support group
* Try hypnosis or biofeedback
* Take a vacation you can afford
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