A New York Times article discussed research showing the IVF stress level is comparable to that of cancer patients. — StressedRe: IVF: I'm so angry at this I could spit. No, the stress levels are NOT equivalent. Just as the stress levels from a wedding and a funeral are similar for these life-changing events, although weddings are usually joyous and funerals not so much. That doesn't mean women undergoing IVF don't experience huge stress levels, too — just different.
Source: Washington Post December 12, 2020 05:03 UTC