Quality of life in women with infertility via the F erti Q o L and the H ospital A nxiety and D epression S cales

The aim of this study was to examine the relationships between quality of life, anxiety, and depression in female patients with infertility. This was a cross‐sectional study with 89 women with infertility. Patients completed a questionnaire that included demographic data, the F erti Q o L scale, and the H ospital A nxiety and D epression S cale. The average total F erti Q o L score was 66.0 ± 14.5. There were negative correlations between the treatment and core F erti Q o L scores and the H ospital A nxiety‐ D epression subscale scores. The attempted conception duration was negatively correlated with the total and core (emotional, mind‐body, and social subscales) scores of the F erti Q o L . The number of in vitro fertilizations was negatively correlated with the total, core (mind‐body subscale), and treatment (tolerability subscale) scores of the F erti Q o L . In conclusion, infertility significantly reduces quality of life in women by increasing their anxiety and depression levels. Thus, healthcare professionals should consider quality of life with a holistic approach when examining and treating women with infertility.