Infertility can be caused by several factors, thus the effective treatment of infertility
is a complex and multidisciplinary task. While psychological support is an essential
part of infertility treatment, there is growing evidence that the role of psychological
factors is much greater, as personality and psychological factors have a significant
impact on the development, long-term course, and treatment success of several somatic
diseases. Exploring the possible mechanisms through which these psychological factors
directly or indirectly contribute to infertility and the success of infertility interventions
could help identify high-risk patient groups and tailor treatment to the patient,
which may increase the chances of successful pregnancy and live birth in women undergoing
assisted reproductive treatment. In this review we aim to summarize current knowledge
and research findings on the relationship between psychological factors and infertility
treatments, including clinical consequences and implications for future research.
Keywords: infertility, assisted reproduction, IVF, adherence, personality, temperaments,
affective temperaments, TEMPS-A, stress, depression.
