Open AccessDepression and Anxiety Following Early Pregnancy Loss
Author(s) -
Johnynas,
Puneet Narang,
Murali Kolikonda,
Steven Lippmann
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
primary care companion to cns disorders/the primary care companion for cns disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2155-7772
pISSN - 2155-7780
DOI - 10.4088/pcc.14r01721
Subject(s) - miscarriage , anxiety , pregnancy , mood , depression (economics) , distress , intervention (counseling) , psychology , psychiatry , medicine , early pregnancy loss , obstetrics , abortion , clinical psychology , genetics , economics , biology , macroeconomics
Early pregnancy loss is a shocking and traumatic event for women and their families. Miscarriage usually induces an intense period of emotional distress. This reaction tends to improve over the following several months, but some residual psychological concerns remain. It is important to screen for depression and anxiety in patients following a miscarriage. Most women in this circumstance do become pregnant again, yet mood disturbances can still coexist. When women are having difficulties at conception, worries may be magnified. Most women and physicians see post-miscarriage intervention as desired, and it is important to provide appropriate treatment. Management of depressive and anxiety symptoms after pregnancy loss can benefit future patient well-being.