{"id":13857,"date":"2021-09-26T08:49:49","date_gmt":"2021-09-26T08:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gyn-care.gr\/?p=13857"},"modified":"2021-09-29T06:05:49","modified_gmt":"2021-09-29T06:05:49","slug":"stress-and-ivf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gyn-care.gr\/en\/stress-and-ivf\/","title":{"rendered":"Stress and IVF"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Stress<\/p>\n

Reducing stress during an ivf effort.<\/h2>\n

The diagnosis of infertility is a stressful situation, in other words it can create excessive stress. An attempt at in vitro fertilization is a very stressful process. The friendly advice of the gynecologist at the end of the visit is: “Relax and everything will be fine!” That phrase burdens the woman with extra weight and responsibility for the stress she feels. Also find out what you need for in vitro<\/a> fertilizationand here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How can we manage stress while in an ivf procedure?<\/p>\n

Everything we need to know<\/a> about it, so that at the time of diagnosis we act with proper – effective treatment of anxiety:<\/p>\n

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  1. Recognition of symptoms<\/li>\n
  2. Psychosomatic symptoms of stress during an IVF attempt.<\/li>\n
  3. Ways to feel better.<\/li>\n
  4. Research-proven and appropriate therapeutic interventions for the treatment of anxiety.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What is stress?<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n

    It is an absolutely necessary function of our body in order to survive.<\/h3>\n

    For example, when we want to cross the road, our body is in a state of alertness – healthy stress, so that we are ready to realize if we are in danger from a car and move away. Once we are safe, this “alarm system” stops, and we are back in a calm state, in which we do not worry. But keep in mind that our lifestyle keeps us constantly awake, and how difficult it is for our bodies to function properly.<\/p>\n

    \"Stress\"<\/p>\n

    How do we understand (diagnosis) that we are stressed during the IVF procedure?<\/u><\/p>\n

    The most common symptom of excessive stress is usually the difficulty in breathing or perhaps a feeling of heaviness in the chest. But infertility anxiety has many different ways in which it occurs, and it may not have even crossed our minds that this is the case.<\/p>\n

    What we recognize as stress and specifically in ivf, are the physical symptoms:<\/h4>\n

    Increased heart rate<\/span>
    \nDizziness<\/span>
    \nSweat<\/span>
    \nHeadaches<\/span>
    \nCry<\/span>
    \nFatigue<\/span><\/p>\n

    However, the stress during an IVF procedure can change our behavior:<\/h4>\n

    Changes in appetite and sleep<\/span>
    \nReduction of performance at work<\/span>
    \nSocial isolation<\/span>
    \nDifficulties in communicating with those around us<\/span>
    \nIncreased unhealthy behaviors or habits (eg smoking, alcohol)<\/span>
    \nSense of impatience and haste<\/span><\/p>\n

    And of course all this during IVF, is related to our way of thinking, which does not remain unaffected (anxiety).<\/h4>\n

    Compulsive thoughts<\/span>
    \nDifficulties in concentration and attention<\/span>
    \nFeeling helpless
    \n<\/span>Feeling of loss of control<\/span>
    \nChronic and generalized anxiety<\/span><\/p>\n

    \"stress<\/p>\n

    And finally what remains very well imprinted on the route regarding IVF is<\/p>\n

    our feelings:<\/h3>\n