Researchers have identified the missing link between stress and infertility. They did this by confirming that a population of nerve cells near the base of the brain can cause infertility when a person is stressed. Specifically, the RFamide-Related Peptide (RFRP) neurons become active in the presence of the stress hormone cortisol to suppress the reproductive system. Fertility is defined as the capability to conceive and … Continue reading Researchers identify the link between stress and infertility.