Citation

Thomas V, Rausch DT. J. Couple Relationsh. Ther. 2002; 1(2): 33.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J398v01n02_04

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This study presents preliminary findings evaluating the relationship between marital cohesion, pregnancy outcome, and gender and the level of stress and depression experienced by individuals pursuing infertility treatment. Women exhibited more stress and depression than men prior to treatment did, yet the level of change (pre-post) in depression and stress after treatment did not differ by gender. Pregnancy outcome helped predict post-treatment depression in women and men, and post-treatment stress for women. Clinical suggestions for preand post-cycle consultations are presented.

Keywords: Cohesion; depression; infertility; stress