A comparison of quality of life following spontaneous conception and assisted reproduction

Abstract

The results underline the higher burden that pregnancy represents for women on a physical and social level. ART treatment seems to increase the negative impact of pregnancy on QoL in the couple as a whole; early support in adjusting to the realities and demands of pregnancy might prove beneficial for these future parents.

A Comparative Study of Quality of Life in Infertile and Fertile Women Referred to Jahrom Infertility Clinics

“…In contrast, some studies, such as the study by Paskalez et al, show that infertile women and couples who have used infertility treatment techniques have lower quality of life levels (Pascalis, Agostini, Monti, Paterlini, Fagandini, & La Sala, 2012). Hassanian's study shows that infertility is the cause of lower quality of life score in women with primary infertility.…”

A repeated measures study of changes in health‐related quality of life during pregnancy and the relationship with obstetric factors

“…, De Pascalis et al . ). In this study, HRQoL was assessed using the Taiwanese version of the SF‐36 (Lu et al .…”

“…, De Pascalis et al . ). However, obstetric factors that predict HRQoL have not yet been fully examined.…”

The effects of infertility on perception of body in pregnancy: A comparative study

“…In this sense, the levels of body perception of infertile women whose only purpose is to become pregnant and have a healthy baby in case of pregnancy are a matter of curiosity. Although the literature reports that women using assisted reproductive methods may have different needs in pregnancy than fertile women, the information on this issue is insufficient . Additionally, no study was found to investigate the body perceptions of women who become pregnant after using assisted reproduction methods.…”

“…Although the literature reports that women using assisted reproductive methods may have different needs in pregnancy than fertile women, the information on this issue is insufficient. [13][14][15][16] Additionally, no study was found to investigate the body perceptions of women who become pregnant after using assisted reproduction methods. Therefore, the body perception levels that may be caused by pregnancy as a result of using in vitro fertilization (IVF) in infertile women were compared to those of women who become pregnant spontaneously.…”