Psychological Impact of COVID19 Among Women Undergoing Infertility Treatment

Psychological Impact of COVID19 Among Women Undergoing Infertility Treatment, a French Cohort

In France, one couple in eight encounters difficulties to conceive. The diagnosis of infertility frequently leads to symptoms of anxiety and depression. These symptoms appear to be higher than in the general population.

Some recent studies have looked at the relationship between anxiety and depression in ART cares.

Results are controversial, but it appears that patients with lower levels of anxiety and depression have higher pregnancy rates. Moreover, in couple, women seem to have more symptoms of anxiety and depression than men.

First epidemiological studies related to the COVID 19 pandemic have shown strong psychological impact on the general population with an anxiety rate estimated at more than 30%.

With COVID 19 pandemic and cessation of ART, it is highly likely that psychic symptoms of anxiety or even depression may have appeared or worsened in women undergoing infertility treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Consulting the center between 01/01/2020 to 12/31/2020
• Email address in the medical records
• All causes of infertility

Exclusion Criteria:

• Women followed for:
• Preservation of fertility
• Oocyte donation
• Women who do not speak or read French