Psychiatric Implications of Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinology Interventions in Women

Friday, September 8, 2023

9:00 AM – 10:15 AM CT

Location: 106 ABC

Speaker(s)

Piave Lake, MD

MD
Bridges Psychiatry
Teni Davoudian, PhD, ABPP

Clinical health psychologist
Oregon Health and Science University
Oregon Health & Science University
Vanessa Walker

Infertility and the treatments for it can be stressful, emotionally, and physically taxing, and can lead to anxiety, depression, grief, and other mental health issues. Reproductive endocrinology interventions, such as in vitro fertilization protocols, can also exacerbate underlying mood and anxiety conditions. The session will focus on identifying the psychological and neurochemical impact of infertility and reproductive endocrinology interventions, understanding the unique challenges faced by women in these situations, and exploring strategies for addressing and treating these mental health issues.

Developed in partnership with The International Society of Reproductive Psychiatry

Psych Congress has partnered with the International Society for Reproductive Psychiatry to provide you the opportunity to expand your knowledge and expertise in women’s mental health and reproductive psychiatry throughout the lifespan.

Learning Objectives:

List risk factors for the development of depression and/or anxiety in women during infertility
Illustrate treatments recommended for depression and/or anxiety during treatment with Assisted Reproductive Technology
Explain what it is known about the effect of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors on ART cycles and their efficacy in treating depression and/or anxiety in women undergoing ART
Identify the psychological aspects of third-party reproduction