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Stress and Anxiety Scores in First and Repeat IVF Cycles: A Pilot Study

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  • Kathy Turner
  • Margaret F Reynolds-May
  • Emily M Zitek
  • Rebecca L Tisdale
  • Allison B Carlisle
  • Lynn M Westphal

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Background: The role of stress in reproduction, particularly during treatment for infertility, has been of considerable interest; however, few studies have objectively measured stress and anxiety over the course of the IVF cycle or compared the experience of first-time and repeat patients. Methods: This prospective cohort pilot study enrolled 44 women undergoing IVF at a university-based clinic to complete the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Infertility Self-Efficacy Scale (ISES) at three time points prior to ovarian stimulation (T1), one day prior to oocyte retrieval (T2), and 5–7 days post embryo transfer (T3). Results: Mean STAI State scores were significantly elevated at all three time points (p

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  • Kathy Turner & Margaret F Reynolds-May & Emily M Zitek & Rebecca L Tisdale & Allison B Carlisle & Lynn M Westphal, 2013. "Stress and Anxiety Scores in First and Repeat IVF Cycles: A Pilot Study," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 8(5), pages 1-6, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0063743
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0063743
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