Couples who want to conceive a child but can not achieve pregnancy successfully may experience many emotional challenges. Infertility can lead to stress, depression, and anxiety, among other issues.1
But here is some great news: psychotherapy can increase the odds that a couple facing infertility can become pregnant.1 Isn't that exciting?!
In addition, talking to a psychotherapist may reduce depression, anxiety, and the distress that oftentimes accompany infertility treatment.1
A type of therapy, called cognitive behavioral therapy, actually works better than the anti-depressant medication fluoxetine in treating infertility stress.2
Who knew that going to a therapist could increase the odds that a couple can achieve pregnancy?
If you are struggling with infertility, perhaps seeing a psychotherapist or counselor trained in treating infertility would be a helpful addition to your treatment.
Be well!
Teresa
1 Frederiksen,, Y., Farver-Vestergaard, I., Skovgard, N., et al. (2015). Efficacy of psychosocial interventions for psychological and pregnancy outcomes in infertile women and men: a systematic review and meta-analysis. British Medical Journal Open, 5(1).
2 Faramarzi, M., Pasha, H., Esmialzadeh, S., et al. (2008). The Effect of the The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Pharmacotherapy on Infertility Stress: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Affective Disorders, 108(1-2), 159-64.
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