Study shows stress doesn't cause IF

kittylove

https://www.bmj.com/content/342/bmj.d223

 

Infertility Treatments Not Hindered by Stress

Patients can be assured that stress doesn't affect the outcome of treatments for infertility, according to a BMJ meta-analysis.

  The analysis comprised 14 prospective studies and more than 3500 infertile women. The participants had their levels of distress (anxiety or depression) measured by standard tests before undergoing a cycle of infertility treatment. The analysts then compared the group-mean rates of stress among those who became pregnant and those who did not. They found no difference in stress levels between the groups.  

The authors conclude that their evidence can be used to reassure patients that "feelings of tension, worry, or depression experienced as a result of their fertility problem, its treatment, or other co-occurring life events are unlikely to further reduce chances of pregnancy." 

MonkeysGirl05

I think we all aready knew that.

Glad to see a published report confirming what we already know.

GenRN45

can we staple that to the foreheads of anyone who says "just relax"?

Dragonfly1226

GenRN45:

can we staple that to the foreheads of anyone who says "just relax"?

I think a tattoo would be good