Does Stress Really Affect Fertility?

Does Stress Really Affect Fertility?

Author: Mike Berkley March 31, 2026 Duration: 21:19

Send us Fan Mail

Welcome to The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness podcast, where we explore the many factors that can affect fertility and what can be done to improve the chances of a healthy pregnancy. Today, we’re talking about stress, infertility, and acupuncture.

For many people trying to conceive, stress becomes an unavoidable part of the journey. The emotional strain of negative pregnancy tests, failed cycles, and uncertainty can take a real toll on the body. Stress can influence hormone balance, affect ovulation, impact sperm health, and alter the internal environment needed for conception and implantation.

In this episode, we’ll discuss how stress and fertility are connected, and how acupuncture may help regulate the nervous system, reduce the body’s stress response, improve circulation to the reproductive organs, and support better fertility outcomes.

Whether you’re trying naturally or going through IVF, this is an important conversation for anyone who wants to better understand the relationship between emotional health and reproductive health.

To learn more about how we may be able to help, visit www.berkleycenter.com
or call 212-685-0985.

Support the show


Finding a path to parenthood often involves looking beyond conventional medicine. The Holistic Fertility Show exists in that space, offering conversations that consider the whole person-mind, body, and spirit. This podcast delves into the nuanced world of reproductive health through a lens of integrative care. You’ll hear from practitioners and experts who specialize in areas like nutritional therapy, acupuncture, stress management, and lifestyle adjustments that can create a more supportive foundation for conception. Each episode is built on the idea that knowledge is empowering, providing listeners with actionable insights and compassionate perspectives. Rather than offering a single solution, the discussions explore a tapestry of natural approaches, acknowledging that every fertility journey is unique. Tune in for a thoughtful blend of personal stories, expert interviews, and grounded advice that aims to illuminate the many facets of holistic wellness as they relate to building a family.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 148

The Holistic Fertility Show
Podcast Episodes
Herbs for Pregnancy! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:59
Send us Fan MailCustomized herbal medicine provides a highly personalized and holistic approach to fertility enhancement, with formulas specifically tailored to an individual's unique constitution, imbalances, and reprod…
Supplements for Male Factor Fertility Challenges [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:35
Send us Fan MailListen and learn how supplements can significantly improve male factor fertility challenges.To browse and order, visit the Fullscript link: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/mberkley1668106663.Support the…
Supplements for Those TTC with Endometriosis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:55
Send us Fan MailLiving with endometriosis while trying to conceive can feel especially frustrating, as the condition is often associated with inflammation, hormonal imbalance, and a pelvic environment that may be less su…
Should I Include Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine in My IVF Protocol? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:50
Send us Fan MailIntegrating acupuncture and customized herbal medicine into an IVF protocol makes sense due to their potential to enhance fertility outcomes through complementary mechanisms that support reproductive heal…
Ejaculate More Frequently For Better Quality Sperm [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:42
Send us Fan MailThe Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness uses a comprehensive, evidence-informed approach combining acupuncture and customized herbal medicine to help improve male fertility and optimize sperm paramet…
Diminished Ovarian Reserve: A Patient's Guide [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:23
Send us Fan MailThe Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness improves egg quality, even in women with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), through an integrative approach combining acupuncture, customized herbal medicine, a…