Reproductive implications of psychological distress for couples undergoing IVF.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To study implications of psychological distress on in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcome of an infertile couple.

Methods

Prospective study in an academic infertility practice setting. Couples undergoing embryo transfer (ET) following IVF were offered participation. Female patient (n = 89) and partner (n = 77) completed questionnaires reflecting dysphoria (POMS) and pessimism (LOT) after undergoing ET. Relationship between dysphoria and pessimism and implications of individual and couple's psychological distress on IVF cycle parameters and outcomes were assessed using multivariable analyses.

Results

Statistically significant correlations between dysphoria and pessimism were observed within the individual and between partners, (p < 0.01). Higher couple pessimis

SUBMITTER: Quant HS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3879930 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature