Cohort study reveals no significant effect of early-stage depressive symptoms on pregnancy likelihood, suggesting mental distress may not hinder ART efficacy.
Null association of depressive symptoms at the early stage of treatment with the likelihood of achieving pregnancy may provide reassurance to women receiving ART treatment, alleviating some of the possible mental distress. However, a greater risk of showing depressive symptoms at the time of reporting pregnancy highlights the importance of early detection and support for women's mental health during the ART treatment.
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