Original Article

Effect of Stress on Pregnancy Outcome among Women Undergoing Assisted Reproduction Procedures

Authors: Laurie P. Lovely, MD, William R. Meyer, MD, R. David Ekstrom, MD, Robert N. Golden, MD

Abstract

Background: This study was performed to examine the effect of stress on pregnancy outcome in women who underwent assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures.

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