Season 2 Episode 7: How Does Infertility Affect Mental Health?
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Pooja Lakshmin shares her lived and clinical experience of the psychological toll of infertility.
Infertility Awareness Month
In recognition of Infertility Awareness Month, we are sharing resources on this topic. Explore our blogs and resources.
Antidepressant Use During IVF: What We Know About Outcomes
Current data suggest that SSRI antidepressants do not meaningfully reduce IVF success, while untreated depression or anxiety may be associated with lower pregnancy and live birth rates.
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.