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[Experiences with screening for neurosis in couples wanting children]
Zentralblatt Fur Gynakologie
|January 1, 1984
Summary
Sterility in married couples can be impacted by psychological factors. Women with neurosis had lower pregnancy rates, indicating a need for psychological therapy alongside medical treatment for infertility.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Clinical Psychology
- Gynecology
Context:
- Study conducted between 1977 and 1982.
- Involves 178 married couples seeking treatment for sterility.
- Focus on primary sterility cases and neurosis screening.
Purpose:
- To investigate the correlation between neurosis and pregnancy rates in couples with primary sterility.
- To assess the impact of psychological factors on fertility outcomes.
- To determine the necessity of psychological therapy in infertility treatment.
Summary:
- Neurosis screening was performed on 49 women with primary sterility and 14 of their husbands.
- Women with neurosis achieved pregnancies at a rate of 37.5%, compared to 54.5% in the normal group.
- Despite only 18% having pathological somatic disorders, neurosis significantly affected pregnancy success.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of psychological assessment and intervention in managing infertility.
- Suggests that psychological therapy should be integrated into the treatment protocols for sterile couples.
- Emphasizes a holistic approach to reproductive health, addressing both somatic and psychological aspects.