Stress level across stages of in vitro fertilization in subsequently pregnant and nonpregnant women

摘要: OBJECTIVE: To examine the relationship between stress and IVF outcome in women to compare prospective ratings of retrospective ratings. DESIGN: Women completed daily for one complete cycle. Three days after pregnancy test a questionnaire that asked them recall IVF. Based on results treatment, were assigned nonpregnant (n = 23) or pregnant 17) group their compared. In addition, compared. RESULTS: The reported more during specific stages had poorer biologic response treatment than group. It also was found recalled waiting period as greater ongoing experience it measured by ratings. CONCLUSIONS: The pattern differences factors indicates is related outcome. Certain data suggest negative feedback about progress communicated patients responding poorly (nonpregnant group) may have increased level. However, direction causality remains speculative. Differences reflect women's attempt cope with strain period.