Adolescent stress linked to reduced fertility in adulthood- Study
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According to research presented at the 26th European Congress of Endocrinology, individuals exposed to moderate and repeated stress during adolescence may have reduced fertility in adulthood.
The study sheds light on the harmful effects that early-life stress has on health and could help to uncover future prevention strategies for children and adolescents.
During adolescence, stress triggers the release of hormones like cortisol, which can disrupt reproductive processes. Prolonged exposure to stress hormones can impair the development and function of reproductive organs, affecting fertility later in adulthood.
Additionally, chronic stress may disrupt menstrual cycles in females and sperm production in males, further compromising fertility. Moreover, stress-induced changes in behavior and lifestyle, such as poor diet and sleep patterns, can also contribute to fertility issues in adulthood.
In this study, researchers from the V.P. Komisarenko Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism of the National Academy of Medical Science of Ukraine, examined male and female rats, aged 6 months, after individually placing about half of them in enclosed spaces for one hour every morning for two weeks during adolescence (30–45 days old).
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