Stress & Fertility
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What is the main focus of the research study involving fertile men?

  • Sperm motility and morphological index
  • Stress and its effects on sperm quality (correct)
  • Age and social position as moderators of fertility
  • Hormone levels and conception rates

According to the research results, what is the relationship between stress and fertility in women?

  • Women experience less stress in months when they conceive
  • Higher stress levels result in easier conception
  • Months with higher stress lead to more conceptions
  • Stress has no impact on women's fertility (correct)

How do age and social position influence the effect of stress on fertility?

  • Higher social position increases the effect of stress on fertility
  • Lower social position decreases the effect of stress on fertility
  • Social position has no relationship with stress and fertility
  • Older age reduces the effect of stress on fertility (correct)

What were the two factors identified as important moderators for getting pregnant?

<p>Age and social position (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the results, what can be inferred about the impact of major stressful events on sperm quality?

<p>Stressful events negatively affect sperm quality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of fertility problems, what was the focus of comparing 'Success' vs 'Fail' to get pregnant?

<p>'Success' referred to months with conceptions, 'Fail' referred to months without conceptions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in the HPG axis?

<p>Regulating the release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GRH) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following hormones is responsible for the creation of gonads and triggering ovulation in females?

<p>Luteinizing Hormone (LH) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does chronic stress impact male rats' reproductive function according to the text?

<p>Results in low fertility rates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does chronic stress have on fertility rates in adult male rats?

<p>Decreases fertility rates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does prenatal stress influence offspring in rats?

<p>Causes more spontaneous abortions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is listed as a stress-related disorder in men?

<p>Decreased sperm count (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of experiencing 2+ life events on sperm quality?

<p>Decreased sperm concentration, total count, and percent motile sperm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does emotional stress affect fertility according to the text?

<p>Decreases chances of conceiving (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What outcome was observed in participants who were depicted as being stressed in the study?

<p>Decreased number of healthy sperm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do women experiencing social pressure for motherhood view infertility?

<p>As more stressful (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between stress and chronic anovulation according to the text?

<p>Stress can cause chronic anovulation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did women with a high level of stress during pregnancy differ from those with intermediate stress levels regarding miscarriage risk?

<p>More likely to have a miscarriage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What relationship does stress have with women being treated for infertility according to the study?

<p>Majority of women experienced high levels of distress (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does stress affect the HPG axis as per the text?

<p>Leads to a decrease in gonad functioning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stress can lead to an increased risk of stillbirth in pregnant women.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Experiencing 2+ life events has no impact on sperm quality according to the text.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Infertile wives feel less responsible for the infertility issue compared to their husbands.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Women under stress are less likely to use drugs during pregnancy.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Excessive emotional stress does not affect egg production and pregnancy in women.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with the correct outcomes related to stress and fertility:

<p>Experiencing 2+ life events was associated with decreased sperm concentration, TC, and percent motile sperm = Decreased sperm quality Women under stress during pregnancy were more likely to use drugs = Increased risk of stillbirth Elevated cortisol levels are associated with amenorrhea = Chronic anovulation Stress may lead to miscarriage in pregnant women = 80% increased risk of stillbirth</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following outcomes with the correct factors related to distress and fertility:

<p>42% of participants in a study experienced clinically significant levels of distress = Predictors of distress in women being treated for infertility Women reporting high stress did not have a higher risk of miscarriage when looking at stress alone = High stress and drug use during pregnancy Infertile wives perceive their fertility problem as much more stressful than their husbands = Feelings of inadequacy and responsibility Stress influences the HPG axis leading to a decrease in gonad functioning = Environmental factors and reproductive difficulties</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following factors with the correct consequences related to stress and fertility:

<p>Inability to conceive has been depicted as role failure and as socially stigmatizing = Stressors on the need to conceive Infertility causes stress which leads to more infertility = Increased likelihood of classification below WHO thresholds for 'normal' Women under stress were more likely to use drugs, which might be risk factors for miscarriage independently = Difficulty conceiving or carrying to term If a woman cannot conceive a child, she will become increasingly more stressed which will reduce her chances of conceiving = Excessive emotional stress leading to chronic anovulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following roles with their corresponding impact on fertility:

<p>Women experiencing social pressure for motherhood view infertility as more stressful = Increased future fertility problems Women whose roles are limited pending motherhood may experience infertility distress = Beneficial effects of working out of the home for women Research has shown that working out of the home is beneficial to women = Social pressure for motherhood and infertility Husbands also attributed the responsibility to their wives regarding infertility = Role failure and socially stigmatizing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following findings with their corresponding effects on fertility outcomes:

<p>The number of healthy sperm was significantly reduced in participants who were depicted as being stressed = Decreased chances of conceiving The results show that the number of healthy sperm was significantly higher after therapy = Improved sperm quality Participants who were considered clinically symptomatic for stress disorders tended to view infertility as very stressful = Higher risk of stillbirth Women under stress were more likely to use drugs, which might be risk factors for miscarriage independently = Increased levels of distress</p> Signup and view all the answers

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