A new study from Italy reports that infertile couples are more likely than fertile couples to suffer from a range or mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and, for women, binge-eating disorder. The study participants included 81 infertile couples and 70 couples that were not infertile. Among females, approximately 18 percent displayed binge-eating behaviors compared to none of the fertile female participants. As a result of the study, researchers recommend mental health screenings for couples who are dealing with infertility. Researchers were not able to determine conclusively whether the increase mental distress of infertile couples was just a response to infertility or actually a contributing factor.

(Source: www.redorbit.com)

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