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Depression, infertility and psychological interventions

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By adding in psychological interventions BEFORE early assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment the chances of infertile women becoming pregnant increase significantly; at least Fertility Weekly - July 6 & 13, 2009 reports.

Katja Haemmerli and colleagues in Switzerland conducted a meta-analysis of 384 articles published between 1978 and 2007 and concluded that early-stage psychological intervention to help treat those women who weren't receiving medical intervention could not only treat mental distress, anxiety and depression, but also aid their chances of becoming pregnant.

Definitely worth following up with your doctor if you are finding a challenge in becoming pregnant and starting to becoming anxious or despairing...

Source: Hammerli et al, 2009. The efficacy of psychological interventions for infertile patients: A meta-analysis examining mental health and pregnancy rate. Hum Rep Update; 15(3): 279-295

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