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Stress and anxiety are not illnesses, but they can impair brain function, leading to overall weakness and negatively impacting fertility.

In women, prolonged stress can disrupt female hormone balance and menstrual cycles, affecting ovulation and reducing the chances of natural conception. Many stressed individuals tend to consume more food, especially fast food, leading to excess weight and obesity. This can increase the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common cause of infertility in women.

In men, stress can disrupt male hormone balance, reduce sperm count and quality, increase the risk of sperm abnormalities and DNA irregularities, and decrease libido, thus lowering the chances of conception. For couples undergoing assisted reproductive treatments, excessive stress can also reduce the success rate and increase the risk of pregnancy complications like chemical pregnancies, miscarriages, or premature births.

Doctor Giang Huynh Nhu shares the joy with a couple who conceived after IVF treatment. Photo: Hoai Thuong

Doctor Giang Huynh Nhu shares the joy with a couple who conceived after IVF treatment. Photo: Hoai Thuong

Many other factors can also impact fertility and cause infertility, such as age, underlying medical conditions, and genetics. Since you and your wife haven't conceived after a year of marriage, you should seek a comprehensive medical evaluation and early treatment to increase your chances of success, improve your mental well-being, and save on costs.

At the Fertility Center, Tam Anh General Hospital (IVF Tam Anh), depending on the specific situation, patients receive appropriate treatment methods such as intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF). In cases of multiple medical conditions, doctors conduct consultations and collaborate across specialties to provide comprehensive care.

You and your wife should also adopt stress-reduction measures such as light exercise (walking, regular exercise, yoga), meditation, a balanced and nutritious diet, sufficient sleep, and avoiding stimulants. Both of you should manage your work schedules effectively to allow for intimacy, improving your mental and emotional well-being.

Doctor Giang Huynh Nhu

Director of Fertility Center

Tam Anh General Hospital, TP HCM