Psychological impact of single and multiple courses of assisted reproductive treatments in couples: a comparative study

Reis, Salomé; Xavier, María Raúl; Coelho, Rui; Montenegro, Nuno

doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2013.07.034

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“…Although the results of current studies are conflicting, many researchers found an increased level of anxiety in couples undergoing infertility treatment. In a study by Reis et al they found that couples commencing ART treatment for the first time had a higher state anxiety score compared to couples who took part in multiple ART cycles [12]. In a different study, a higher level of anxiety was found in women who failed to achieve a pregnancy via IVF procedure [19].…”

Section: The Influence Of Infertility and Art Procedures On Anxietymentioning

confidence: 97%

“…Another study on depression among couples undergoing ART treatment (n = 98) showed that couples undergoing subsequent ART cycles presented a higher level of depressive symptoms compared to couples beginning ART therapy for the first time. Furthermore, women had a higher intensity of depressive symptoms compared to men [12]. Interesting results came from a study conducted by Sejbaek et al in Denmark on a group of 41050 women who were treated with ART procedures.…”

Section: The Influence Of Infertility and Art On Depressionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It seems however that stress related to infertility can negatively affect the outcomes of infertility treatment. Infertile women seem to be more affected by stress compared to their male partners [10][11][12][13][14], which may be due to their direct involvement in invasive ART procedures. In our work we present a review of current literature on anxiety and depressive disorders in women undergoing infertility treatment, including the influence of anxiety and depression on infertility treatment outcome and the effect of ART procedures on the risk of anxiety and depression.…”

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Anxiety and depression in women undergoing infertility treatment

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Infertility is a significant problem for millions of couples. Recently more attention is being paid to the relationship between infertility treatment with the use of Assisted Reproductive Techniques and the presence of mental disturbances, of which anxiety and depression are the most common. We present a review of recent studies evaluating the influence of anxiety and depression on fertility treatment outcomes and the effect of Assisted Reproductive Techniques treatment on the presence of anxiety and depression among women. The studies show conflicting results concerning the effect of anxiety on Assisted Reproductive Techniques treatment outcomes, but most reveal that Assisted Reproductive Techniques treatment leads to an increased level of anxiety, especially in cases of treatment failure and longer durations of treatment. Most studies do not show a relationship between depression and Assisted Reproductive Techniques treatment outcomes, but it seems that severe depression can lead to lower rates of pregnancy during infertility treatment with Assisted Reproductive Techniques. Moreover, women who become pregnant after Assisted Reproductive Techniques treatment seem to have an increased risk of depression in later life.

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Section: The Influence Of Infertility and Art Procedures On Anxietymentioning

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“…Most studies examining the effect of involuntary childlessness and infertility treatment on psychological well-being in men and women have concluded that women suffer greater emotional consequences than men (18,21,22,31,34,36,(45)(46)(47)(48). However, some studies have found men to be greatly affected by the consequences of infertility and its treatment, perhaps as much as women (49)(50)(51).…”

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“…Studies have shown that levels of depressive symptoms are higher in women (32,48) and men (48) who have experienced several infertility treatment cycles compared with those who are at the start of the first cycle. Results are conflicting regarding the increase or decrease in anxiety levels over consecutive treatment cycles (19,34,48).…”

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The influence of infertility and in vitro fertilization treatment on postpartum and long-term mental health in women

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Effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation and laughter therapy on mental health and treatment outcomes in women undergoing in vitro fertilization: A randomized controlled trial

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Kocoglu‐Tanyer

2021

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A majority of infertile women experience emotional problems, such as anxiety and depression. Nurses need nonpharmacological methods rather than drugs to address women's emotional distress during the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process.The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation exercises and laughter therapy on the mental health and treatment outcomes of women receiving IVF treatment. This parallel-group, randomized controlled trial was conducted in a private IVF center. Participants were randomly assigned to the intervention group (IG; n = 71) and control group (CG; n = 70). The IG received progressive muscle relaxation and laughter therapy for 40 min in each session for 3-4 sessions, whereas the CG received routine care. Data were obtained from the patient information form, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Beck Depression Inventory, and medical records. The questionnaire was completed at recruitment (T1) and oocyte pick-up day (T2). In the evaluation performed on the day of the oocyte pick-up, depression and trait anxiety scores of the IG were found to be lower than those in the CG, and the effect size was small. Group × time interaction was significant for depression (large effect size) and trait anxiety (small effect size). The estradiol levels, the number of oocytes, transfer status, and pregnancy rates (according to a blood test) were similar between groups. Women receiving IVF treatment who received progressive muscle relaxation and laughter therapy demonstrated psychological changes; however, the treatment did not affect medical outcomes.

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Psychological impact of single and multiple courses of assisted reproductive treatments in couples: a comparative study

Cited by 46 publications

References 32 publications

Anxiety and depression in women undergoing infertility treatment

Anxiety and depression in women undergoing infertility treatment

The influence of infertility and in vitro fertilization treatment on postpartum and long-term mental health in women

Effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation and laughter therapy on mental health and treatment outcomes in women undergoing in vitro fertilization: A randomized controlled trial

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