The effect of depression on the outcome of infertile females underwent the first In Vitro Fertilization procedure

Ali Abbas Ibrahim; Abeer Abdulhadi Rashid

doi:10.32947/ajps.v24i4.1086

Authors

Ali Abbas Ibrahim Clinical Pharmacy department, College of Pharmacy, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq
Abeer Abdulhadi Rashid Clinical Pharmacy department, College of Pharmacy, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32947/ajps.v24i4.1086

Keywords:

Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression (CES-D), In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), depression, Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)

Abstract

Background: Infertility affects married adults, and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is an Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) that can treat it. Women undergoing IVF are more likely to experience depression. There is a need to reduce depression by supporting and advising sufferers. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of depression on pregnancy rates among infertile females underwent IVF treatment.

Materials and Methods:

This observational study analyzed 149 patients attending the infertility center at Kamal Al-Samaraie hospital seeking a chance of a conception. The participants received a traditional hospital protocol. The study assessed depression status using the CES-D (Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression) scale at the beginning of the IVF cycle.

Results:

Conclusion:

Our findings show that the pregnancy rate was not related to baseline depression of women underwent the first IVF procedure.

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