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Does “Stress” Affect IVF Success?

The stress and psychological state of the woman affect both her physiological and hormonal balance. It has been determined that stress is the factor that affects women trying to conceive the most. However, when it comes to ovarian stimulation in IVF treatment, the situation develops differently. Due to the drugs used, the woman's mechanism starts to work in a different way. Therefore, the effect of stress on the treatment is more limited. This treatment process is a difficult process for couples both emotionally and financially.


Couples who feel out of control are struggling with infertility and are under intense stress. In this treatment, couples need to show intense patience. Stress and hopelessness that will overshadow success will negatively affect the treatment. Therefore, spouses should benefit from factors that will relax them, starting before the treatment. This will ensure the success of the IVF treatment and will be effective in couples having a baby.


Does stress affect success and pregnancy in IVF?

Stress is one of the most important factors affecting tube dysfunction, ovulation and pregnancy in women. In order for a woman to have a successfulpregnancy , she needs to stay away from stress. It is very difficult for someone who is going back and forth between naturalness and stress to get pregnant.


The main reasons for stress are family pressures and incompatibility between couples. Raising awareness in the family on this issue is important for the development of the event. It is important for couples who want to undergo IVF treatment to have sufficient information and to be informed about this issue in order to avoid stress. The doctor must be in constant communication with the patient and provide information about the processes.



What should be done to reduce stress?

  • Couples who want in vitro fertilization treatment must be understanding and in harmony with each other.

  • Yoga and meditation methods that relax the person should be used.

  • It is recommended that couples seek support from a psychologist to cope with stress.

  • Nicotine and caffeine should be avoided and exercises should be done.

  • You should get support from your doctor on any issue you want to learn or have concerns about in vitro fertilization and infertility.

  • You can overcome your stress by resorting to acupuncture. It will be especially useful for you during the preparation phase.

  • The family should be in contact with each other before treatment.

  • You should feel mentally ready for in vitro fertilization treatment.


Although the in vitro fertilization treatment method is a treatment method that exhausts people both financially and spiritually, it is a ray of hope for those who want to have a baby. If the results are positive, it is a treatment that eliminates all negativities. In vitro fertilization treatment is already seen as a source of stress for couples. The fact that a treatment that was started with great hopes ends in failure one after another is a source of destruction for the couples. For this reason, research should be done at the beginning and after the treatment and any problems that may arise should be resolved. In addition, the couples should be relaxed psychologically and given psychological support.

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