ABSTRACT

IJSR

International Journal of Scientific Research

2277 - 8179

Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research

ijsr-7-6-15610

Original Research Paper

A Study of Depression in Cases of Infertility

Tanvir

Bakhshi

Dr. Dr

Anupma Chopra

Dr.

June 2018

7 6 01 02 ABSTRACT

Introduction:– Primary infertility is defined as the absence of a live birth for women who desire a child and have been in a union for at least 12

months, during which they have not used any contraceptives. Infertility may have psychological effects. Partners may become more anxious to

conceive, increasing sexual dysfunction. Women trying to conceive often have depression.

Aim:– To study the association of depression in cases of infertility.

Materials and methods:– 50 patients who were a documented cases of infertility were recruited as cases to study for depression. Also 50 controls

who were normal fertile females were taken controls. The study period was 3 months i.e. from 1st Oct 2017 to 31st Dec 2017. It as a cross sectional

study. To evaluate the infertile cases for depression, self administered questionnaire including Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) was used.

Results:– By this study, it was found that the prevalence of depression was very high in the infertile females. It was 82% in the infertile females as

compared to 26% in the fertile females.

Conclusion:– Depression is more common and severe in infertile women than fertile women. Pressure from family to get pregnant is a significant

contributor to depression.