Stress level in women with infertility

Introduction : Stress is one of the emotional disturbances experienced by the women with infertility. The present study was conducted to assess the level of stress among women with primary infertility. Methodology : A cross – sectional survey was conducted. Infertility related stress was assessed by using the fertility problem inventory. The interview method was used to collect the data. Results: 40 % had average stress, 30.9 % had moderately high stress, 15.1% had low stress and 14 % had very high stress. Conclusion: The above results insisted the health care professionals to spare their time in counseling the women with infertility.