Hunger Hormone" May Mediate a Detrimental Effect of Chronic Stress on Fertility

The study suggests high levels of the hormone ghrelin, which stimulates appetite and is also released during stress, could be harmful to some aspects of reproductive function. RMIT researchers found that by blocking the ghrelin receptor in female mice, they were able to reduce the negative effect of chronic stress on a key aspect of ovarian function. https://www.technologynetworks.com/diagnostics/news/hunger-hormone-may-mediate-a-detrimental-effect-of-chronic-stress-on-fertility-319222?utm_campaign=NEWSLETTER_TN_Breaking%20Science%20News&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=72550098&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9LqrPGmoyi55MjNYHffn01RukBjmUH1ctai3yzBbihxqCZMRC31Ox4f7O-f1yV9HkSTebFh55NWRlbah3nKP2zu9qLDg&_hsmi=72550098