Stress hormone levels in women with infertility in the third year of the war in Ukraine

Abstract

This paper examines the impact of chronic stress caused by the war in Ukraine on the development of mental disorders and impaired reproductive health in women. The study is based on hormonal factors, particularly prolactin and cortisol, in the context of the general adaptation syndrome. War conditions create unique stress effects that disrupt the functioning of the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems. Analysis of changes in hormonal balance is essential to understanding nature's adaptation. The study aimed to analyze the relationship between prolactin and cortisol levels in women with infertility who are under the psychological and emotional impact of war in Ukraine.