A systematic review and meta‐analysis of nonpharmacological adjuvant interventions for patients undergoing assisted reproductive technology treatment

Chu, Kun; Zhang, Qing; Han, Hedong; Xu, Chen; Pang, Wenjuan; Ma, Yong; Sun, Ning; Li, Wen

doi:10.1002/ijgo.12310

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“…a possible alteration of the regulation of sex hormone signaling, leading to reduction of the reproductive potential (8), thus it has been suggested that increased psychological distress might be linked to reduced pregnancy rates (9,10). Therefore, several studies have examined possible associations between psychosocial interventions focusing on psychological distress and ART treatment outcomes (10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17), however, the results are equivocal. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to investigate the effect of psychosocial interventions on pregnancy rates in women or couples undergoing ART treatment compared to pregnancy rates in women or couples undergoing ART treatment and not receiving psychosocial interventions.…”

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The association between psychosocial interventions and fertility treatment outcome: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Katyal

Poulsen

Knudsen

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European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductiv

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The association between psychosocial interventions and fertility treatment outcome: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Katyal

Poulsen

Knudsen

et al. 2021

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductiv

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“…21 Another covariate that may have significantly increased heterogeneity is the different cultural background of the participants, since the studies originated from countries with cultural differences, hence different perceptions of infertility and its psychosocial repercussion. 50,51 The meta-analysis of Chu et al 52 examined 34 studies, with pre-post design, evaluating the impact of specific non-pharmaceutical psychosocial interventions on anxiety, stress of infertility, depression and pregnancy rates following ART. Twenty-five studies reported on the pregnancy outcome and the interventions included were acupuncture, psychological support and improvement of lifestyle.…”

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The effect of psychosocial interventions on infertility: Inconsistency of research data

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“…This imposes a challenge for the mental health practitioner as research in recent years has failed to establish a clear methodology due to mixed results. For example, some meta-analyzes (Ying et al, 2016;Chu et al, 2017) have suggested that psychological interventions lead to a significant reduction in negative affect caused by infertility, help increase the likelihood of becoming pregnant, and improve marital function ( Frederiksen et al, 2015). On the other hand, there have been meta-analyzes that have indicated the lack of significant effects of psychological interventions on the chance of becoming pregnant and on the decrease in stress levels (Boivin, 2003).…”

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Psychological Impact of Infertility. Directions for the Development of Interventions

Vioreanu

2021

MHGCJ

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Introduction: Infertility represents a major health problem that oftentimes is experienced as a crisis situation. Because it interposes with achieving an important life goal, that of having children, its implications on the psycho-emotional level are robust. Purpose: The present article aimed at exploring the multidimensional effects of infertility on mental health, as well as suitable psychological intervention strategies for patients both at an individual and couple level. Methodology: An extensive literature review was conducted to select the most relevant information. Articles included were searched in PubMed, Google Scholar and other similar databases within a seven years interval (2014-2021) to assure the up-to-date quality of the paper. The main criteria of inclusion were: studies about the consequences of infertility on mental health, epidemiology, risk and protective factors, psychological models for infertility, psychological evaluation, established instruments, psycho-social and therapeutic interventions, intervention protocols used in public health for infertility patients. Results and Discussion: Infertility is often experienced as a crisis situation, in which the most common consequences are visible at the level of mood disorders (e.g. anxiety, depression, marked distress) and at the social level (stigma, divorce, social isolation, financial difficulties). Psychological counseling is needed throughout medical treatment and therapeutic interventions (e.g. cognitive-behavioral therapy) have shown favorable results in managing the emotional balance of the individual/couple and reducing the risk of psychopathology. Conclusions: Research highlights the beneficial effects of psychological interventions on reducing levels of stress related to infertility, anxiety and depressive symptoms and on improving the quality of life and couple dynamics

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A systematic review and meta‐analysis of nonpharmacological adjuvant interventions for patients undergoing assisted reproductive technology treatment

Abstract: Nonpharmacological interventions could improve the psychological outcomes of patients undergoing ART treatment.

Cited by 14 publications

References 59 publications

The association between psychosocial interventions and fertility treatment outcome: A systematic review and meta-analysis

The association between psychosocial interventions and fertility treatment outcome: A systematic review and meta-analysis

The effect of psychosocial interventions on infertility: Inconsistency of research data

Psychological Impact of Infertility. Directions for the Development of Interventions

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