March 23, 2026 · Human reproduction (Oxford, England) · DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deag040

Depression and anxiety among women going through medically assisted reproduction: a register-based cohort study

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The study investigates how the incidence and prevalence of depression and anxiety change for women undergoing medically assisted reproduction (MAR) over a three-year period before and after treatment initiation. The findings reveal a decline in mental health issues prior to treatment, followed by an increase post-treatment, with levels returning to pre-treatment status after three years. This suggests that mental health support may be particularly important during specific phases of the MAR process.

Heidi Sonne, Sofie Egsgaard, Trine Munk-Olsen, Carolyn E Cesta, Lone Schmidt, Mette Bliddal

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