Research indicates that women undergoing infertility treatment experience high rates of psychological distress (1). Additionally, it is believed that stress and depression have an impact on fertility, as it has been shown that certain psychological interventions may improve pregnancy rates in infertile women (2-4). In a recent study, Faramarzi and colleagues compared the effects of [...]
Tag Archives: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Infertile Women: Is it Better than Medication?
April 4, 2011 – 4:22 pm
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Premenstrual Syndromes: A Review of the Literature
April 6, 2009 – 9:23 am
Significant numbers of reproductive-aged women experience premenstrual syndromes characterized by depressed mood, irritability, mood swings, anxiety or tension, sleep disruption, and other physical symptoms, including bloating and breast tenderness. Typically these symptoms emerge during the week preceding menstruation, improve with the onset of menses, and are not present during the week after menstruation. When a [...]
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy used to treat Depression in Pakistani Women
January 13, 2009 – 10:47 am
Mood disorders and symptoms during pregnancy and the postpartum period are not uncommon and affect women across the world. In spite of relatively high rates of depression among childbearing women, there are often inadequate resources for treatment, particularly in poorer countries. In countries lacking resources, health care is often managed by community health workers or [...]
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for the Treatment of Menopausal Hot Flashes: A Pilot Study
September 29, 2008 – 12:27 pm
Hot flashes are a common and distressing symptom of menopause, affecting approximately 60-70 % of women undergoing the menopausal transition. Several pharmacologic treatments for hot flashes, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and some antidepressants, have been shown to reduce the frequency and intensity of hot flashes. However, some women prefer not to use HRT or [...]
