Authors: D. Koryntová 1; K. Síbrtová 2; E. Kloučková 2; P. Čepický 1,3; K. Řežábek 1; J. Živný 1 Authors‘ workplace: Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika VFN a 1. LF UK, přednosta prof. MUDr. J. Živný, DrSc. 2Katedra psychologie Filozofické fakulty UK, vedoucí doc. PhDr. M. Rymeš, CSc. 3Levret, s. r. o., vedoucí MUDr. PhDr. P. Čepický, CSc. 1 Published in: Ceska Gynekol 2001; (4): 264-269 Category:
Objective: To examine the influence of psychological factors on outcome of in vitro fertilisation (IVF).Design: Prospective clinical study.Setting: Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Charles University School of Medicine and General University Hospital Prague.Methods: Sixty-six couples undergoing IVF treatment were administered psychometric tests: State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Beck’s Depression Inventory, Interpersonal Check List and Dusin Frustration Test. Results of pregnant and non-pregnant group were compared.Results: We found statistically significant differences only in women. Women from the pregnant group had significantly lower scores of trait anxiety then women from the non-pregnant group (P
Key words: IVF, depression, anxiety
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