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Misconceptions of Miscarriage May Lead to Psychological Distress

While miscarriages are a relatively common event, affecting about 20% of pregnancies, a new survey indicates that women have many misconceptions about miscarriage and its causes.  One of the more concerning findings in this study [...]

By |2015-07-08T11:01:18-04:00May 14th, 2015|Depressive Disorders, General, Pregnancy Loss|Comments Off on Misconceptions of Miscarriage May Lead to Psychological Distress

Infertility Increases Risk of Serious Psychiatric Illness

Multiple small studies have demonstrated a link between infertility and psychological distress, reporting high rates of anxiety and depressive symptoms among women with infertility.  These studies have evaluated psychiatric symptoms or psychological distress; however, less is known about the prevalence of more significant psychiatric disorders in this population.  

By |2015-08-12T13:54:43-04:00July 16th, 2012|Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Infertility and Mental Health, Prevalence & Risk Factors|Comments Off on Infertility Increases Risk of Serious Psychiatric Illness
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