The Role of Mental Health and Cortisol in IVF Failure
Psychological and physiological stress during IVF treatment leads to an increase in cortisol concentration, which is a key mechanism of stress-induced impairment of IVF outcome. The most relevant negative effects are the following: altered follicle development and decreased uterine receptivity; development of insulin resistance and follicular cortisol-mediated effects on egg quality. Several prospective study and … The Role of Mental Health and Cortisol in IVF Failure








