Physical and Psychological Factors and the Reproductive Outcomes of Women Undergoing In-Vitro Fertilization Treatment

Abstract

Background: In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) can be affected by both physical and psychological stressors that affect endocrine axis and the reproductive system through immunosuppression. In any society, attention to physical and mental health status is considered as the guarantee for community health in the coming years. One of the issues that trouble the mental health of some people is infertility.The aim of the study is to determine the physical and psychological factors affecting outcomes of women undergoing IVF. Setting, this study conducted at IVF unit, woman"s health hospital, Assiut University. Methods: Sample size included 100 women under IVF treatment, a predictive correlational research design was used, Tools: Three tools, included interview questionnaire, Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale and Hamilton depression Rating Scale. Results: There are statistical significant differences between IVF outcomes and women"s age, physical health problems and psychological stress. Conclusion: physical factors such as women"s age, weight, female factors and psychological stressors such as anxiety and depression play a vital role in success of IVF outcomes. Recommendations: Educating women at the beginning, in infertility centers on the impact of physical and psychological factors that can affect management is effective part of nurses and physicians active role and larger studies are still required.