Longitudinal depressive symptoms and state anxiety among women using assisted reproductive technology

Fertil Steril. 2011 Mar 1;95(3):1192-4. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.09.063. Epub 2010 Nov 3.

Abstract

We examined the relationship between infertility treatment and psychosocial health through a longitudinal analysis. Women who underwent FSH-IUI or IVF had higher levels of depressive symptoms and state anxiety at baseline compared with those who attempted conception naturally, and this difference persisted over time.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Spontaneous / epidemiology
  • Abortion, Spontaneous / psychology
  • Adaptation, Psychological
  • Adult
  • Anxiety / epidemiology*
  • Depression / epidemiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Female* / epidemiology
  • Infertility, Female* / psychology
  • Infertility, Female* / therapy
  • Longitudinal Studies
  • Reproductive Techniques, Assisted*
  • Risk Factors
  • Socioeconomic Factors