The impact of stress on fertility treatment. Issue 3 (June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rooney, Kristin L.; Domar, Alice D.
• Is Part Of: Current opinion in obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 28:Issue 3(2016:Jun.)
• Page Start: 198
• Page End: 201
• Publication Date: 2016-06
• Subjects: coping -- depression -- infertility -- lifestyle -- stress; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Genital Diseases, Female -- Indexes; Genital Diseases, Female -- Periodicals; Obstetrics -- Indexes; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Review Literature -- Periodicals; 618.005
• DOI: 10.1097/GCO.0000000000000261
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1040-872X

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose of review: The goal of this review was to summarize the recent research on the relationship between stress and assisted reproductive technology treatment. Recent findings: Women and men with infertility report high levels of distress that can impact their quality of life. There are numerous psychosocial interventions, including cognitive behavior therapy and/or self-help ones, which may decrease distress, increase patient retention and improve pregnancy rates. Summary: Patient distress is an important factor to consider. Decreasing burden of care may lead to significant improvements in assisted reproductive technology outcome.