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ReviewJournal of assisted reproduction and genetics2025

Silent battles, global insights: anxiety and depression in the world of assisted reproduction.

Yongjia Zhou, Qingyong Zheng, Caihua Xu, Yiyi Li, Tengfei Li, Lin Li, Li Wang, Jinhui Tian, Guangmei Xie

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Review in Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Yongjia Zhou *Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, No. 199, Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6225-7176
Qingyong Zheng *Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, No. 199, Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, China.
Caihua XuEvidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, No. 199, Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, China.
Yiyi LiSchool of Nursing, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, China.
Tengfei LiSchool of Nursing, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, China.
Lin LiMedical Insurance Office, Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child Care Hospital, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, China.
Li WangReproductive Medicine Center, Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child Care Hospital, No. 143 North Street, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, China.
Jinhui TianEvidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, No. 199, Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, China. tjh996@163.com.
Guangmei XieReproductive Medicine Center, Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child Care Hospital, No. 143 North Street, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, China. xgm721201@163.com.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThis study aims to summarize and analyze the existing research on anxiety and depression within the field of assisted reproduction technology, exploring current hotspots, emerging frontiers, and trends, while offering insights for future research directions.

methodsRelevant literature on anxiety and depression among assisted reproduction patients was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection up to December 31, 2023. The analysis, encompassing studies, countries, authors, institutions, keywords, and co-citation networks, was visualized using VOSviewer version 1.6.19 and the "bibliometrix" R package version 4.3.1.

resultsA total of 1458 studies were included in the analysis. The literature on anxiety and depression in assisted reproduction patients has shown a fluctuating upward trend. Human Reproduction was identified as the leading journal, with the highest citations across multiple journals. Boivin J emerged as the most prolific author, with Cardiff University contributing the most publications. The USA and China led in terms of both publications and citations. Highly cited studies were predominantly published between 1995 and 2007, with half of the included studies published before 2000. Key research hotspots included evidence synthesis, acupuncture treatment for infertility, and the mental health of patients undergoing assisted reproductive technology, particularly focusing on anxiety and depression.

conclusionAs awareness of psychological health in assisted reproductive technology continues to grow, future research should focus on mitigating anxiety and depression to enhance patient outcomes and patient quality of life. Integrating psychological support and monitoring long-term psychological outcomes are crucial for optimizing assisted reproductive technology success and fostering holistic, patient-centered care.

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AnxietyDepressionInfertilityReproductive Techniques, AssistedFemaleHumansAnxietyAssisted reproductive technologyBibliometric analysisDepression

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PMID40019701
PMCPMC12055705

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