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However, the existing literature data are scarce concerning this issue in Indian couples.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Aim:<\/jats:title>\n To assess depression and anxiety in couples undergoing infertility treatment with assisted reproductive techniques (ARTs) in the Indian context.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods:<\/jats:title>\n Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale was used to assess depression and anxiety in 80 married couples who were undergoing treatment for infertility using assisted reproductive techniques at an Indian center.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n The mean anxiety and depression scores were higher in females with 9.84 \u00b1 2.04 and 10.74 \u00b1 2.67, respectively (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.02). High anxiety scores were seen in males aged 20\u201324 and 40\u201344 years with no prior treatment. With increasing age, mean depression scores decreased in both genders. 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