Emotional distress does not affect the success of IVF or other assisted reproductive techniques, according to a study.
The report, published in the British Medical Journal aims to dispel the myth that stress prevents women from becoming pregnant.
Researchers from Cardiff University reviewed 14 previous studies involving 3,583 women.
Patient charity Infertility Network said the report was encouraging.
The report reviewed previous research studies into the efficacy of assisted reproduction therapy.
In the 14 studies examined, women had had their stress levels assessed before beginning treatment and then underwent a single cycle of assisted reproductive therapy.
Stress levels were measured using recognised psychological techniques and included traits such as anxiety, tension and depression.
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There are a lot of myths around how people get pregnant”
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Professor Jacky Boivin
Cardiff University
In each study the researchers looked at whether women who were stressed before the start of their treatment were any more or less likely to become pregnant.
The results showed that stress had no impact on whether a woman became pregnant or not, with women who were stressed becoming pregnant at the same rates as those who were not.
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Fertility treatment success is not prevented by stress
Emotional distress does not affect the success of IVF or other assisted reproductive techniques, according to a study.
The report, published in the British Medical Journal aims to dispel the myth that stress prevents women from becoming pregnant.
Researchers from Cardiff University reviewed 14 previous studies involving 3,583 women.
Patient charity Infertility Network said the report was encouraging.
The report reviewed previous research studies into the efficacy of assisted reproduction therapy.
In the 14 studies examined, women had had their stress levels assessed before beginning treatment and then underwent a single cycle of assisted reproductive therapy.
Stress levels were measured using recognised psychological techniques and included traits such as anxiety, tension and depression.
Continue reading the main story
“
Start Quote
There are a lot of myths around how people get pregnant”
End Quote
Professor Jacky Boivin
Cardiff University
In each study the researchers looked at whether women who were stressed before the start of their treatment were any more or less likely to become pregnant.
The results showed that stress had no impact on whether a woman became pregnant or not, with women who were stressed becoming pregnant at the same rates as those who were not.