Psychiatric Morbidity in Infertile Women Undergoing Treatment at an IVF Centre
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 7
Abstract
Introduction: Infertility in India is a growing phenomenon. Psychiatric conditions are important aspects in these women undergoing interventions. This study was undertaken to screen Indian Infertile women seeking treatment, for Psychiatric Morbidity. Material and Methods: The present study included a total of 115 female patients who registered in the Gynaecology OPD for infertility treatment. They were interviewed on Symptoms Checklist 90 Revised, SCL-90R. Data was analysed using appropriate statistics and software. Result: Highest mean scores for psychiatric morbidity among infertile females was observed for Somatization. Interpersonal Sensitivity, Phobic Anxiety, Anger Hostility, Paranoid Ideation, Depression, Anxiety and Psychoticism had Significant values among the groups Education, Duration of marriage, Duration of taking ART and number of ART Failures. Conclusion: The finding indicated importance of Psychological Assessment of Females undergoing Infertility treatment, as a part of their management.
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Deepak Singh
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