IMPACT OF INFERTILITY ON MENTAL HEALTH OF WOMEN UNDERGOING IVF TREATMENT: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Abstract

Background: Women who experience infertility and assisted reproductive technologies like IVF face substantial psychological stress in addition to financial and physical hardships. This review's goal was to compile the data that was already available regarding how infertility and IVF therapy affect women's mental health, including their levels of stress, anxiety, sadness, and self-esteem.

Methods: To find research published up to [insert date] that looked at the mental health outcomes of women having IVF, we systematically searched key databases (such as PubMed, Web of Science, and PsycINFO). Women undergoing IVF (with or without ICSI), reported mental health outcomes (such as stress, anxiety, sadness, and self-esteem), and original quantitative research were the requirements for inclusion. Data extraction, record screening, and study quality evaluation were all done separately by two reviewers. The PRISMA 2020 guideline is followed in reporting the review.

Results: Research suggests that women undergoing IVF have higher levels of anxiety and depression symptoms^1-4. some studies also find a strong correlation between poorer mental health and unsatisfactory IVF outcomes^8-9. Cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness are two examples of psychological interventions that have shown promise in enhancing mental health outcomes. Comparability is, however, constrained by differences in design, measurement, and time.

Conclusion: IVF patients run the risk of experiencing negative mental health effects, especially elevated anxiety. It is necessary to incorporate psychological evaluation and treatment into IVF treatment. More thorough long-term studies are required, particularly in low- and middle-income environments.