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Psychiatric Considerations of Infertility
Yoon Jung Hwang1, Junhee Lee1, Jihyun Hwang1
1Department of Psychiatry, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Psychiatry Investigation
|November 29, 2024
Summary
Infertility causes significant psychological stress, impacting treatment outcomes. Personalized psychological interventions are crucial for managing stress and improving pregnancy chances in infertile individuals and couples.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
Background:
- Infertility, defined as the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse, imposes a substantial psychosocial burden on individuals and couples.
- The interplay between infertility and psychological stress is a critical factor influencing both the experience of infertility and treatment success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the complex relationship between infertility and psychological stress.
- To explore and suggest effective psychological interventions for individuals and couples experiencing infertility.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, Google Scholar, and the Korean Studies Information Service System.
- The search included English- and Korean-language articles published between 1990 and 2024, focusing on infertility and psychological stress.
Main Results:
- Infertility is associated with significant emotional distress throughout the diagnostic and treatment phases.
- Psychological stress can adversely affect the course of infertility and may lead to psychiatric conditions that negatively impact conception.
- Available interventions include psychotherapies, psychopharmacotherapies, biological treatments, and emerging digital therapeutics for managing psychiatric aspects of infertility.
Conclusions:
- Consistent assessment and management of psychological stress are vital for infertile couples undergoing treatment.
- Psychological interventions should be tailored to individual clinical characteristics and patient needs for optimal outcomes.
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