Surveying of relationship between anxiety, depression and duration of infertility

Differences in Quality of Life Between Infertile Women and Men in Turkey

“…Previous studies have found that women had lower scores than men, particularly in the mental health domain (Ashkani et al, 2006; Cattoli et al, 2004; Tur‐Kapsa et al, 2001). Studies conducted in other countries have revealed that women who experience infertility have high anxiety and depression scores (Cattoli et al; Fido & Zahid, 2004; Gulseren et al, 2006; Guz et al, 2003; Karlιdere et al, 2007; Khayata et al, 2003; Lee & Sun, 2000; Ozkan & Baysal, 2006; Ramezanzadeh et al, 2004; Tur‐Kapsa et al). In a study conducted in Iran, the incidence of psychological problems and depression was higher in infertile couples than fertile couples and higher in infertile women than in infertile men (Ashkani et al).…”

“…As a sudden and unexpected life crisis, the diagnosis and treatment of infertility is spread over a long time, causing stress and great difficulties in terms of adaptation (Akyüz & İnanç, 1999; Brucker & McKenry, 2004; Güçsavaş, 1992; Karlιdere et al, 2007; Rashidi et al, 2008; Van den Akker, 2005). For this reason, the lives of many couples change with the diagnosis of infertility (Lee, Sun, & Chao, 2001; Ramezanzadeh et al, 2004; Şirin, 2001).…”

Effects of a psychological intervention on depression in infertile couples

“…In the study performed by Jones et al [7], 7.2% of infertile couples have moderate and 1.2% have severe depression. In another study the prevalence of depression was estimated at 40.8% among infertile women [2]. It seems that the prevalence of depression among infertile couples is higher in Iran than in some other countries, perhaps because of the importance attached to having children in our society.…”

“…Many authors consider the psychological consequences of infertility to resemble responses to grief [2]. Although active grieving often includes a depressive affect, it must be distinguished from clinical depression.…”

“…Although active grieving often includes a depressive affect, it must be distinguished from clinical depression. It is estimated that around 40.8% of infertile women experience depression and 86.8% experience anxiety [2].…”