Take a deep breath - and relax Just relax!" How often have you heard that?
Chances are, that the well-meaning person who gave this advice does not have
the faintest idea about the issues of fertility.
But, truth be told, relaxation is important for your health. Some women even claim they became pregnant only after
learning to relax.
Unfortunately, there is evidence that relaxation leads to conception,
however, learning to relax can help you cope better with stress and anxiety
you may feel in relation to fertility. This will help you see things from a
healthy perspective and reduce stress in your life.
Consider the possibility of meditation, you can
learn the basics from a book or with his spiritual advisor.
Try progressive muscle relaxation, to do this,
progressively tighten a muscle, then relax it. You can start at your
toes and working upwards, or your head and work throughout the body
down.
Ask your family doctor about specific relaxation
techniques such asbreathing
exercises or creative visualization.
Yes, it may seem somewhat paradoxical that one has to make
some effort to learn to relax! But it's worth - and the results too.
Stress and Fertility
Do you feel anxious? Do not worry about it - you're
normal!
However, if you are feeling very anxious - know that is not alone. Research
suggests that some women who undergo fertility treatments have stress levels
higher than those facing a diagnosis of cancer and other diseases that have
life-threatening.
Now, here's the good news: Infertility causes stress, but the opposite is
probably not true.
Stress can affect ovulation and, of course, libido, and the stress hormones
that affect the hypothalamus, the gland that produces hormones. But there is
little evidence that stress causes infertility, except in very rare cases.
Furthermore, it is crucial to keep your stress in check. It can weaken your immune system, causing stomach problems and
lead to depression and anxiety. In fact, do not need any of these things
while trying to conceive!
There are several strategies to deal with stress. But if the stress becomes too intense, may be better to talk to a
psychologist - especially one who works with women trying to conceive.
How to know if you need advice? If your relationships are strained, if you
think constantly in fertility or feel depressed for more than two weeks, a
psychologist may be able to help. Your family doctor may need someone to
recommend. You can go alone or with your partner. It has nothing to lose but
your stress!
