Yes, it has been scientifically proven that stress can affect fertility, says specialist gynaecologist Dr Chris Venter of the Vitalab Centre for Assisted Conception in Johannesburg. There’s good scientific evidence that stress affects both the egg and the quality of the egg, and the production and quality of sperm, he explains.
TYPES OF STRESS
There are three types of stress to consider regarding fertility, Dr Venter says: emotional stress, physical stress and environmental stress. “Stress in the woman
