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Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics

04-01-2025 | In Vitro Fertilization | Assisted Reproduction Technologies

The impact of spillover and crossover effects of job stressors on pregnancy rates in couples undergoing in vitro fertilization treatments

Authors: Keren Turgeman Lupo, Ya’arit Bokek-Cohen, Netanella Miller, Einat Haikin Herzberger, Amir Wiser

Published in: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics

Abstract

Purpose

Studies have shown mixed findings regarding the impact of stress on the success of fertility treatments. To the best of our knowledge, stress in the context of the workplace has not been investigated to date in relation to the success of fertility treatments. This research investigates the impact of work-related stress and emotional exhaustion experienced by both partners on in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment outcomes.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study that included 44 heterosexual couples (N = 88) in which both partners filled out the research questionnaire. The couples were recruited in a hospital IVF unit in the center of Israel.

Results

Women’s job-related stress and emotional exhaustion lowered their chances of achieving pregnancy when undergoing IVF treatments. Moreover, when partners’ emotional exhaustion was relatively low, the job-related stress of women did not affect pregnancy outcomes.

Conclusion

This is the first study to explore whether job-related stressors of both partners may have an impact on success rates of IVF treatments. We propose some practical implications as to how to eradicate their negative impact on IVF outcomes.

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Title: The impact of spillover and crossover effects of job stressors on pregnancy rates in couples undergoing in vitro fertilization treatments
Authors: Keren Turgeman Lupo
Ya’arit Bokek-Cohen
Netanella Miller
Einat Haikin Herzberger
Amir Wiser
Publication date: 04-01-2025
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: In Vitro Fertilization
In Vitro Fertilisation
Fertility
Published in: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics
Print ISSN: 1058-0468
Electronic ISSN: 1573-7330
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10815-024-03373-6

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