Depression ‘does not affect fertility treatment’
Symptoms of anxiety and depression do not have an adverse affect on fertility treatment, it has been claimed.
A new study of 783 women by Dutch researchers examined the link between such treatment and mental health.
It found that, for 421 women, depression levels were not a factor in their chances of becoming pregnant.
Dr Bea Lintsen from Radboud University, Nijmegen, said: "We showed that psychological factors were not associated with the cancellation rate.
"In daily practice, the most important reason for cancellation will be medical: imminent ovarian hyperstimulation, or in contrast, poor ovarian response."
She also noted that biological factors such as pregnancy history, cause and duration of subfertility did not have an affect on pregnancy rate.
Meanwhile, a recent study conducted by union Unite in conjunction with the Community Practitioners’ and Health Visitors’ Association claimed that there are not enough health visitors to deal with new mothers suffering from postnatal depression.
The Insurance Helpline specialises in obtaining cover for people living with depression
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