Pnm-2: Anxiety Level during Pregnancy afterART and Relation with Duration of Infertility

Background: Pregnancy after assisted reproduction technology is the one of risk factors that can result in anxiety. Many studies showed that for up to 20% of infertile women, the emotional burden of infertility persist even after successful treatment. This study aims to determine anxiety level and its relation with duration of infertility in ARTs pregnant women undergoing sample infertility centers in Tehran. Materials and Methods: In this cross sectional study, 100 ARTs pregnant women were participated. Data was collected by Beck Anxiety Inventory (BDI) and personality/ demographic questionnaires. Data analysis was performed with SPSS.V.14. Results: Mean age was 33.7±6.81 and mean of married duration, gestational age and infertility duration was 8.70±5.18, 20.18±10.8 and 7.37±6.81 respectively. Of 45 pregnant women in first trimester, 28/9% (n=13) have moderate and sever anxiety. Of 20 pregnant women in second trimester, 35% (n=7) have moderate and sever anxiety and finally, of 20 pregnant women in third trimester, 40% (n=14) have moderate and sever anxiety. Thereis a significant relation between anxiety level and duration of infertility (p=0.03). Conclusion: Careful consideration and psychological consultation for ARTs pregnant women is necessary to detect high-risk pregnant and reduce the anxiety and poor pregnancy outcomes.