{"id":39562,"date":"2025-06-23T12:57:38","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T10:57:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/does-stress-have-any-impact-on-conception\/"},"modified":"2025-09-29T16:03:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T14:03:17","slug":"does-stress-have-any-impact-on-conception","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/does-stress-have-any-impact-on-conception\/","title":{"rendered":"Does stress have any impact on conception?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Is fertility negatively impacted by stress? Without a doubt, one of the most common expressions people hear when they\u2019ve been trying to conceive but it hasn\u2019t happened yet is: \u201cyou\u2019ll see how you get pregnant as soon as you relax\u201d. These types of expressions, apart from being painful, make you\u00a0<strong>question whether or not they\u2019re right<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In order to answer the question about whether stress influences pregnancy, we must first perform an\u00a0<strong>exercise in differentiation<\/strong>. This involves distinguishing pathological stress from the stress someone experiences in an overwhelming situation or due to the current pace of life, sometimes faster than our bodies can handle.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tabla de contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #3f3f3f;color:#3f3f3f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #3f3f3f;color:#3f3f3f\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/does-stress-have-any-impact-on-conception\/#When_are_we_talking_about_physical_or_pathological_stress\" >When are we talking about physical or pathological stress?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/does-stress-have-any-impact-on-conception\/#What_do_we_consider_to_be_everyday_stress\" >What do we consider to be everyday stress?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/does-stress-have-any-impact-on-conception\/#If_I_undergo_fertility_treatment_will_I_have_to_reduce_my_stress_levels\" >If I undergo fertility treatment will I have to reduce my stress levels?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/does-stress-have-any-impact-on-conception\/#The_importance_of_strong_emotional_support\" >The importance of strong emotional support<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_are_we_talking_about_physical_or_pathological_stress\"><\/span>When are we talking about physical or pathological stress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pathological stress is stress\u00a0<strong>in the central nervous system<\/strong>\u00a0that can be observed, for example, in patients who are extremely underweight or morbidly obese, or in elite athletes.<\/p>\n<p>These types of situations of physical stress\u00a0<strong>produce endocrines that are associated with fertility issues<\/strong>. A gymnast, for example, may not have periods as a result of her sport, and without a period she obviously cannot get pregnant.<\/p>\n<p>The same situation can occur in women with morbid obesity. As this condition affects the central nervous system, males may experience a decrease in sperm production and females may not get their periods.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_we_consider_to_be_everyday_stress\"><\/span>What do we consider to be everyday stress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On the other hand, the stress we experience every day, due to our current fast pace of life,\u00a0<strong>clearly has an impact\u00a0<\/strong>on everything related to fertility.<\/p>\n<p>For example, a male or female who is under stress, try as they might to conceive,\u00a0<strong>won\u2019t benefit from the same sex drive<\/strong>\u00a0as a couple who leads a more relaxed pace of life. In this case, we\u2019re not talking about a fertility issue per se, but lack of a healthy sex drive will definitely impact a couple\u2019s chances of conceiving.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, everyday stress\u00a0<strong>may also affect the female\u2019s menstrual cycle<\/strong>\u00a0by disturbing ovulation and, as a result, her fertility.<\/p>\n<p>These are the reasons why, at URE Centro Gutenberg, we urge our patients to change their lifestyles by\u00a0<strong>reducing their stress levels<\/strong>. This involves, among other things, getting regular physical activity, watching what you eat and\u00a0eliminating poor habits such as alcohol and tobacco consumption. These matters are generally essential when it comes to trying to conceive.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_I_undergo_fertility_treatment_will_I_have_to_reduce_my_stress_levels\"><\/span>If I undergo fertility treatment will I have to reduce my stress levels?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once we cross the bridge between trying to get pregnant naturally and undergoing assisted reproduction treatment, we can say that almost one hundred percent of couples\u00a0<strong>are already dealing with a high degree of stress<\/strong>. This is normal if we take into consideration the fact that many couples have dealt with months or even years of negative pregnancy tests before deciding to consult with a fertility specialist.<\/p>\n<p>At present there is no scientific evidence indicating that this type of stress negatively impacts the results of treatment, but it is going to\u00a0<strong>have an impact on how couples cope with the process<\/strong>. In other words, if a patient is already under stress, she is going to start treatment feeling nervous, anxious\u2026 and this may lead her to doubt herself and question whether or not she is doing the right thing. So her stress levels will affect how she deals with the process, but it won\u2019t have any effects on the results.<\/p>\n<p>The majority of couples who are under stress will be able to cope on their own. For this, it is\u00a0<strong>fundamental to be well informed from the very beginning\u00a0<\/strong>about everything that is going to happen so that you can take on the treatment process without anxiety or fears, while also fully trusting in the professionals who are going to help you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_importance_of_strong_emotional_support\"><\/span>The importance of strong emotional support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though most couples are able to tackle this situation by themselves, as we said above, there is a small percentage whose stress can be considered pathological. This is when\u00a0<strong>we recommend searching for an emotional support system\u00a0<\/strong>that will accompany them throughout the whole process and help them to deal with any results.<\/p>\n<p>At URE Centro Gutenberg we are aware of all of this. We know that the\u00a0appropriate emotional support\u00a0can help us to confront these circumstances with a more level head, and that\u2019s why we offer this attention to those patients who need it.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, this emotional support service comes with a\u00a0<strong>free initial consultation<\/strong>, during which a specialised professional will study your situation and offer you the tools and mechanisms that will help you throughout the process of controlling your stress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is fertility negatively impacted by stress? Without a doubt, one of the most common expressions people hear when they\u2019ve been trying to conceive but it hasn\u2019t happened yet is: \u201cyou\u2019ll see how you get pregnant as soon as you relax\u201d. These types of expressions, apart from being painful, make you\u00a0question whether or not they\u2019re right. 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