Impact of psychological stress on ovarian function: Insights, mechanisms and intervention strategies (Review)
Yu Hu1, Wuyang Wang1, Wenqing Ma1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, P.R. China.
Abstract:
Mental stress may lead to ovarian dysfunction. Psychological stress disrupts ovarian function, leading to adverse in vitro fertilization outcomes, premature ovarian insufficiency and decreased ovarian reserve. Furthermore, psychological stress caused by decreased ovarian function and infertility can exacerbate the mental burden. In animals, psychological stress leads to ovarian insufficiency, resulting in irregular estrous cycles and decreased ovarian reserve. The present study summarizes effects of psychogenic stress on ovarian function and the underlying mechanisms, highlighting involvement of the hypothalamic‑pituitary‑adrenal, sympathetic‑adrenal‑medullary and hypothalamic‑pituitary‑ovarian axes, as well as the neuroendocrine‑metabolic network. Moreover, the present review outlines psychological intervention and metabolic strategies for improving ovarian function, offering potential new approaches for treating ovarian hypofunction. The present study aims to clarify understanding of psychological stress‑induced ovarian dysfunction and propose alternative intervention strategies for ovarian dysfunction and infertility.
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