Research progress on the impact of depression on fertility
The incidence of depression is high in China.However,due to the lack of mental health resources and the insufficient understanding of depression among the public,patients with depression cannot be identified in time and treated adequately,which brings heavy burdens to families and society.Depression can affect the functions of multiple systems in the body.It is closely related to the occurrence of various diseases.Current evidence indicates that depression can cause damage to fertility.Its manifestations include sexual dysfunction,abnormal development of oocytes and sperm,and impaired development and implantation of embryos.This article mainly summarizes the clinical and basic research on the impact of depression on fertility.We hope this article reveal the influence and mechanism of depression on fertility.