Anxiety and Depression Have Insignificant Effect on In Vitro Fertilization Success Rate – Study Suggests

August 3rd, 2009  |  

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When seeking fertility treatment in the quest to become pregnant, some women may experience symptoms of anxiety and depression, and may further be concerned that these issues could lower their chances of achieving a viable pregnancy. But a new study recently published in the Journal of Human Reproduction suggests that such mental health factors have little to no effect on the success rates of in-vitro fertilization. Though the researchers point out that a more broad assessment of stress-related symptoms is needed to determine which if any mental health aspects can impact treatment, the news should be relieving for women hoping to have a child with the help of modern medicine.

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9 comments so far

  • casey August 3rd, 2009 at 9:26 PM #1

    I think further research is needed, it’s just hard to believe that anxiety and depression would not have an impact on one;s reproductive health…especially in the case of major depression and panic disorders.

  • guy August 4th, 2009 at 2:34 AM #2

    If this is proven true, then it calls for a celebration. But while further research is still needed, then we could only hope for the best.

  • Brandi August 4th, 2009 at 3:48 AM #3

    First of all let me say that I have experienced both the heartaches and the joys that come along with in vitro fertilization treatments. I had my first child via in vitro with no problems, but have yet to be successful with maintaining a healthy pregnancy the second time around. There have been many tears of anxiety and frustration as well as those of happiness. I too cannot believe though that stress and depression do not play a role in how successful the treatment can be. Stress just seems to have too much of an impact on our lives overall to not play a part in this as well. Sometimes the best surprises are those which come when they are least expected and thought about, and that is why I always try to just not think about the upcoming treatments and just get to a point where I can say that whatever is meant to be is what will be.

  • Carter August 5th, 2009 at 9:04 AM #4

    Agree with Casey on this one. For me the jury is still out and there needs to be way more research in the area before anything is deemed conclusive.

  • Elizabeth R. August 12th, 2009 at 9:38 AM #5

    I never understood why the doctor always told me to relax and not stress out about it when I was trying to conceive. I don’t see the connection between the physical dynamics of fertilization and your mental state.

  • Martha T. August 14th, 2009 at 4:56 PM #6

    I can’t side with this. A couple I know were informed they stood very little chance of conception. They tried for eight years before giving up and opting for adoption. Six months after they adopted a baby girl the woman got pregnant against all the odds. The reduction of the stress of trying for a baby has to have been a factor, don’t you think?

  • VictoriaL. August 16th, 2009 at 1:36 PM #7

    I agree with Martha. This study’s findings are flawed. I have a relative that decided to go with the flow because she was getting so obsessive about conceiving her marriage was in jeopardy. It was all she talked about, read about and thought about. When her husband said he would rather divorce her than live under that pressure any longer it shocked her into stopping. Within a year she conceived no problem.

  • Craig H August 16th, 2009 at 1:45 PM #8

    Ladies, you’ve got to admit though it’s fun practicing until the stork comes along!

  • Marilyn Biggs November 12th, 2009 at 11:05 AM #9

    Please call me I am having anxity problems and need a good doctor to help me through this . I need a doctor that will get me medicine to handle my life better and i need an apt soon also I am not sleeping. thanks Marilyn Do you take atena medicare I sure hope so this is what I have I cant pay a doctor big money. I have insurance Im on social security thanks Marilyn Biggs

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