Relationship of Infertility and Psychological Distress

Abstract Nowadays, an estimated 15% of couples are having trouble conceiving. Infertility is not only a reproductive health problem, but also a social problem that affects family and other interpersonal relationships. Infertility involves psychological problems for both partners. There is a correlation between psychological factors and infertility. It seems that the main cause of infertility can be psychological rather than biological factors. Anxiety, depression, stress associated with infertility and antidepressants used in these patient can impact in the treatment of infertility and their outcomes. Persistent fertility problem will have several negative influences on a couple's life and may cause relationship breakdown. Therefore, more research should be conducted on the reasons of infertility as a way to find the factors related to infertility and reduce its impact.