Depression and emotional stress is highly prevalent among women with recurrent pregnancy loss.

ABSTRACT:

Study question

Is the prevalence of psychological stress and moderate/severe depression higher for women with recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) than pregnancy planners trying to conceive naturally?

Summary answer

Both psychological stress and major depression are significantly more common among women with RPL than in those trying to conceive naturally.

What is known already

RPL has a significant emotional impact on couples, especially the woman. Previous studies have shown inconclusive results.

Study design, size, duration

In this cross-sectional study, we compared the prevalence of stress and depression among 301 women with RPL and 1813 women attempting to conceive naturally. We defined RPL as three or more pregnancy losses before 12 weeks' gestation. RPL patient

SUBMITTER: Kolte AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4359400 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature