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8 9 Alters Menstrual cycle: Decreases interest in sex: Adrenaline decreases the testosterone produced in men and estrogen in women that is needed for sexual arousal. Chronic stress can cause decreased sperm production and erectile dysfunction or impotence. (2) Chronic stress can cause irregular or no menstruation. Sometimes it can cause heavy or painful bleeding. (2) 10 Creates psychic disorders: Chronic stress is one of the fundamental causes for conditions like over eating, less eating, alcohol and drug abuse. (1,2) So what exactly is the solution for attaining health? The answer is simple but tough to achieve. Wipe away our daily life stress! 11