Due to increasing work demands, erratic shift schedules, and elevated stress levels, many couples are currently facing challenges in maintaining a healthy intimate relationship and conceiving.  Experts report a steady rise in couples seeking help due to intimacy-related concerns stemming from their busy professional lives. Seeking help through ARTs can help couples to conceive.

The current work culture often disrupts these natural rhythms, leaving both males and females physically exhausted and emotionally drained.

“Long working hours, high stress, and lifestyle imbalances will take a toll on the overall well-being of couples making it challenging for them to engage in meaningful interactions, including intimacy. The quality will not be able to spend quality time together. When physical and emotional closeness is compromised, it can lead to misunderstandings, stress, and even relationship dissatisfaction and the couples will not be able to conceive. Untimely intercourse, lack of quality time, and reduced emotional bonding due to irregular work shifts are becoming increasingly common concerns among couples. Stress hormones like cortisol can impact libido, making it harder for partners to connect intimately. 6 out of 10 couples aged 27-35 complain of lack of intimacy and lower libido due to stress, and hectic lifestyles and are advised to try ARTs such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), In my practice I see 4 – 5 couples a week coming with these issues,” revealed Dr Padma Srivastava, consultant obstetrician & gynaecologist, Motherhood Hospitals, Lullanagar in Pune.