Cortisol, made by the adrenal glands, is the direct hormone implicated in the stress reaction. It improves energy availability by promoting blood sugar, stopping non-essential processes like digestion, and honing focus.
Yet, when stress is long, cortisol show remains elevated, leading to:
Suppression of testosterone show
Disturbance of sleep patterns
Improved fat storage, part... https://www.talesquare.com/how-stress-affects-male-hormones/