Stress Management for Couples Undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

The investigators are trying to determine two different stress management techniques in
couples undergoing IVF. One arm will be randomized to learning these techniques by
themselves by watching and following instructions on a digital video disc (DVD). The other
arm will have an in-person class that will teach the couples different stress reduction
techniques.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Women with clinical infertility, either primary or secondary, who are recommended for
IVF for the first time as part of their treatment for infertility

- Women with a partner, and both are willing to provide consent for study participation
as a couple

- Couples that can be reached by telephone for follow-up

Exclusion Criteria:

- Women less than 18 years of age

- Women equal or greater than 40 years of age

- Women with a history of recurrent pregnancy loss

- History of current or recent psychotic episode within past 6 months for either the
woman or her partner

- Couples needing a interpreter for their clinical encounter