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The impact of stress on fertility treatment
Kristin L Rooney1, Alice D Domar
1aDomar Center for Mind/Body Health, Boston IVF bBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA.
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.
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