Conclusions
To conclude, our study found that significantly associated between
chronotype and depressive symptoms in infertility patients, although
there may not be a partner effect. Morning and neutral chronotypes may
be effective in alleviating depressive symptoms during infertility
treatment. From a clinical and public health perspective, improving the
psychological status of infertility patients during treatment may
benefit reproductive treatment outcomes. Also, the underlying causes of
depressive symptoms may be multifactorial, and additional prospective
studies are needed to validate this association as well as to identify
effective strategies to promote mental health in this population.