Objective To examine construct and criterion validity of the Dutch SCREENIVF among
women and men undergoing a fertility treatment. Design A prospective longitudinal study …

BACKGROUND Fertility problems are accompanied by a lot of emotional distress, resulting
in a considerable proportion of female patients showing severe maladjustment after assisted …

STUDY QUESTION Is patient screening for emotional risk factors before starting IVF
treatment feasible? SUMMARY ANSWER Introduction of screening for emotional risk factors …

Infertility patients, often in high distress, are entitled to being informed about their mental
status compared to normative data. The objective of this study was to revalidate and test the …

STUDY QUESTION Do patients at risk for psychological maladjustment during fertility
treatment present lower intentions to comply with recommended treatment than patients not …

There is a significant rate of infertility and subsequent psychological problems among
couples worldwide. Screening and treatment of the emotional burden of infertility and related …

BACKGROUND After many years of research, the impact of psychological distress on the
IVF treatment outcome is still unclear. This study aimed to determine the influences of …

BACKGROUND The distress that couples experience in IVF treatment is well-documented
though research exploring factors that might contribute to the distress is scarce and the role …

Objective: To assess the psychological condition of men at the start of the infertility work-up.
Methods: Men seeking an infertility evaluation for the first time were recruited. Depression …

BACKGROUND: The study aim was to clarify the role of anxiety and depression on the
outcome in assisted reproductive treatment. Previous studies on this topic have shown …