how does anxiety and depression affect fertility?
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A recent literature review on the prevalence of psychological symptoms in infertility concluded that 25% to 60% of infertile individuals report psychiatric symptoms and that their levels of anxiety and depression are significantly higher than in fertile controls.
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Having diabetes should not affect your fertility (your ability to get pregnant). Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns about your fertility. There are several steps you can take before getting pregnant that will give you the best possible chance of having a healthy pregnancy.
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Quetiapine is used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression. I take quetiapine. Can it make it harder for me to get pregnant? Studies have not been done to see if quetiapine could make it harder for a woman to get pregnant, but untreated psychiatric disorders and symptoms may affect fertility.
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The research on tea, coffee, soda, and fertility Could the caffeine in your morning cup of coffee affect your fertility? As long as you're not consuming high amounts, it's unlikely to harm your chances of getting pregnant. 1﻿ It's still a good idea to limit your overall intake, however.
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Antidepressants such as Prozac (fluoxetine) could be responsible for reduced fertility in men, according to media reports. The papers reported that researchers in the US had found that SSRIs, which are taken by millions of people in the UK for the treatment of depression, could be damaging male fertility.
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PCOS and mood issues As the mind and the body are interlinked, changes in one can affect the other. For example, the hormonal fluctuations that women with PCOS experience are also likely to bring about mood swings or emotional instability, which could be one of the symptoms of depression as well.
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Hormonal birth control has been linked to reports of increased depression and anxiety among patients. In a study of 90 women, with 44 of the women taking birth control pills, researchers found the pill affected mental states by altering the brain.
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While cramps themselves won't affect your ability to get pregnant, the cause of your painful menstrual cycles could have an impact on your fertility.
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It is not known if taking citalopram or escitalopram will make it harder to get pregnant. Studies in animals found that citalopram might have caused some reduced fertility. So far, there have been no reports of humans having a harder time getting pregnant while taking these medications.
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The bad news. Alcohol can affect fertility by altering sperm count, size, shape, and motility. In men, heavy drinking affects fertility by: lowering testosterone levels, follicle stimulating hormone, and luteinizing hormone, and raising estrogen levels, which reduce sperm production.
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These include: age – fertility declines with age. weight – being overweight or obese (having a BMI of 30 or over) reduces fertility; in women, being overweight or severely underweight can affect ovulation. sexually transmitted infections (STIs) – several STIs, including chlamydia, can affect fertility.
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Studies show that women with anxiety disorder or substance use disorder are more likely to have shorter menstrual cycles (shorter than 24 days). Irregular cycles are also linked to eating disorders and depression.
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Can taking fluoxetine make it harder for me to become pregnant? Animal studies have not shown any effect on fertility with the use of fluoxetine, but human pregnancy studies have not looked at fluoxetine's effect on fertility.
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Conclusion. Higher psychological stress was related to a decreased AMH level in infertile women and psychological stress may affect ovarian reserve.
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Outlook. Many factors can affect male fertility. If the sperm is otherwise healthy, pregnancy with low sperm motility can occur. Using a reproductive technology such as in vitro fertilization or intrauterine insemination (IUI) can help increase the chance of pregnancy.
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Having diabetes shouldn't affect your fertility (your ability to get pregnant). If you're finding it difficult to get pregnant, it's a good idea to talk to your GP. They will be able to give you more advice.
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Takeaway. In general, most women won't start ovulating right away after having a baby, but the return of the menstrual cycle ranges widely for women. Every woman's personal cycle is different and factors like weight, stress, smoking, breastfeeding, diet, and contraceptive choices will affect the return of fertility.