P-89: Evaluation of Anxiety and Depression in Women with Infertility

Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the anxiety and depression in women with infertility. MaterialsAndMethods A case control study was carried out on 150 subjects with infertility and on 150 subjects with tubal ligation. The two groups were matched in demographic and personal characteristics. Data collection tool was a questionnaire including questions regarding demographic and obstetrical characteristics. Anxiety and depressive symptoms were evaluated by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Each subscale’s scores can range from 0 to 21. Sum scores < 8 indicate normal range; scores from 8 to 10 reflect mild alterations, and scores ≥ 11 represent clinical relevance of symptoms. Results symptoms. Results: The overall prevalence of anxiety and depression in the infertile couples and non- infertile couples was 88% and 70.7% respectively (P