Is There a Link Between Endometriosis and Perinatal Depression?
Emerging data suggest women with endometriosis face a higher risk of postpartum depression and anxiety, underscoring the need for proactive screening and individualized care.
Essential Reads: No Link Between Antidepressants and Miscarriage
After accounting for potential confounding factors, including depression in the mother, there is little evidence of any association between antidepressant use during pregnancy and miscarriage.
Anxiety and Depression in Expectant Parents Conceiving with ART Versus Conceiving Spontaneously
Overall, parents who conceive through ART experience lower levels of anxiety and depression compared to parents who conceive spontaneously.
Paid Parental Leave: A Novel Approach to Improving Maternal Mental Health
For mothers, increased duration of leave was associated with reduced risk of depressive symptoms, less psychological distress, and lower use of mental health services.
Understanding the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Psychological Well-Being of Individuals Undergoing Infertility TreatmentÂ
Women undergoing infertility treatment, as well as women who conceived after infertility, experienced significant levels of distress as a result of the COVID-10 pandemic.
In Subfertile Women Who Conceive With or Without Assistance, Low Risk of Postpartum Depression
Risk of PPD is low in women who successfully conceive.
Impact of Antidepressants on Male Fertility: New Data on Duloxetine
The current study indicates that duloxetine administered at a dose of 60 mg does not have an impact on sperm quality.
Essential Reads: Stress, Anxiety and Depression in Couples Undergoing Infertility Treatment
Individuals experiencing significant infertility-related psychological symptoms are less likely to pursue infertility treatment and more likely to drop out.
Impact of Miscarriage on Partners
Early pregnancy loss (EPL) is common, affecting up to 25% of pregnancies. Studies looking at the emotional consequences of miscarriage have shown that most women do well; however, some women experience clinically significant symptoms [...]
Fertility Treatment in the Midst of a Pandemic
In March, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit Massachusetts, centers providing infertility services were forced to hit the pause button, leaving many couples in the United States in the lurch. On March 17, the American Society [...]