Experiences of infertility-related traumatic events and their association with symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD: results from a mixed-methods online survey

Key Points

• The objective is to explore the relationship between infertility-related traumatic events and PTSD symptoms.
• Conducted a mixed-methods online survey
• Collected qualitative and quantitative data
• Analyzed responses for PTSD symptom associations
• Identified a significant association between trauma experiences and PTSD symptoms
• Highlighted the need for mental health support for those facing infertility-related trauma