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Antonia María Salazar Mederos1, Pedro Ramón Gutiérrez Hernández2, Yanira Ortega González2
1Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de La Laguna, La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.
Revista Internacional De Andrologia
|October 23, 2022
Summary
Depression affects nearly half of infertile couples undergoing Assisted Reproduction Techniques (ART). Factors like obesity and smoking are linked to higher depression levels in these individuals.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Infertility significantly impacts couples' mental health.
- Depression is a common comorbidity in individuals seeking fertility treatments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify predictors of depression in infertile couples undergoing Assisted Reproduction Techniques (ART).
- To analyze the relationship between clinical factors and depression levels within these couples.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Beck Depression Inventory for depression assessment.
- Analyzed clinical data from the SARAplus program for male factor infertility studies.
- Included couples referred from a Human Reproduction Unit.
Main Results:
- Approximately 50% of participants exhibited depressive symptoms.
- A significant correlation was found in depression levels between partners.
- Obesity and smoking showed a statistically significant association with depression.
Conclusions:
- Depression is a prevalent issue in infertile couples undergoing ART.
- ART specialists must screen for and address depression to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Integrated psychological and psychiatric care is crucial for infertile couples.
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