The Janus Face of Stress on Reproduction: From Health to Disease
Author
Source
International Journal of Endocrinology
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-04-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Parenthood is a fundamental feature of all known life.
However, infertility has been recognized as a public health issue worldwide.
But even when the offspring are conceived, in utero problems can lead to immediate (abortion), early (birth), and late (adulthood) consequences.
One of the most studied factors is stress.
However, stress response is, per se, of adaptive nature allowing the organism to cope with challenges.
Stressors lead to deterioration if one is faced with too long lasting, too many, and seemingly unsolvable situations.
In stress adaptation the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenocortical axis and the resulting glucocorticoid elevation are one of the most important mechanisms.
At cellular level stress can be defined as an unbalance between production of free radicals and antioxidant defenses.
Oxidative stress is widely accepted as an important pathogenic mechanism in different diseases including infertility.
On the other hand, the goal of free radical production is to protect the cells from infectious entities.
This review aims to summarize the negative and positive influence of stress on reproduction as a process leading to healthy progeny.
Special emphasis was given to the balance at the level of the organism and cells.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zelena, Dóra. 2015. The Janus Face of Stress on Reproduction: From Health to Disease. International Journal of Endocrinology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1065702
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zelena, Dóra. The Janus Face of Stress on Reproduction: From Health to Disease. International Journal of Endocrinology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1065702
American Medical Association (AMA)
Zelena, Dóra. The Janus Face of Stress on Reproduction: From Health to Disease. International Journal of Endocrinology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1065702
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1065702