In this study we sought to evaluate whether psychological factors in males affect semen quality and pregnancy. In 1076 men of infertile couples, psychological factors, i.e. exposure to acute stress, coping with stress, the WHO (five) Well-Being Index and the Zung's Anxiety Scale Inventory scores were assessed by a questionnaire at the time of semen analysis. We found a significant positive relationship between the level of sperm concentration and the WHO (five) Well-Being Index. Poorer coping with stress was related to the occurrence of a first-trimester miscarriage in the female partner.
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