Can patients with mental illness undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF)?

Generally, patients with mental disorders are not recommended to undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF). The detailed explanation is as follows:

Patients with mental disorders typically require long-term medication. These medications may negatively affect the quality of eggs or sperm, thereby reducing the success rate of IVF. Additionally, they may impact embryonic development and increase the risk of birth defects. Moreover, IVF involves multiple steps, including injections, egg retrieval, embryo transfer, follow-up visits, and monitoring. If patients are in an unstable phase of their illness, they might be unable to adhere to the treatment plan due to anxiety, depression, or other emotional issues, which could affect the IVF process and outcomes.

In daily life, patients should pay attention to both their physical and mental health, actively seek psychological support to alleviate psychological stress and anxiety, and maintain good lifestyle habits, including a healthy diet, regular sleep patterns, and appropriate exercise, to support overall health.