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Comparative Study
. 1985 Mar;2(1):49-54.
doi: 10.1007/BF01130833.

A comparison of personality characteristics between in vitro fertilization patients and other infertile patients

J E Given, G S Jones, D L McMillen
Comparative Study

A comparison of personality characteristics between in vitro fertilization patients and other infertile patients

J E Given et al. J In Vitro Fert Embryo Transf. 1985 Mar.

Abstract

Fifty patients of an in vitro fertilization (IVF) program were compared to 25 individuals undergoing fertility investigation other than IVF. Each subject was given the California Psychological Inventory (CPI) and a social history interview during which behavioral signs of anxiety were noted. The CPI profile indicated the IVF subjects to be higher on characteristics of ambitiousness, creativity, and independence. No major differences were noted on the interview questions and behavioral ratings. Both groups may view IVF as a possible treatment for their infertility; however, the IVF patients have certain personality characteristics which make them more likely to actually become involved.

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