The impact of complementary therapies on psychosocial factors in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF): A systematic literature review

LoGiudice, Jenna A.; Massaro, Jenna

doi:10.1016/j.apnr.2017.11.025

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“…Acupuncture, yoga, and meditation were cited as the main alternative therapies. In a systematic review, LoGiudice & Massaro (2018) discussed the impact of mind-body techniques (mainly Hatha yoga, cognitive behavioral interventions, and mind-body therapies) on women undergoing IVF. The authors showed a clear benefit in terms of decreased anxiety and stress levels for IVF patients on alternative therapies, although the impact of these therapies at improving reproductive outcomes is still debatable.…”

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“…The authors showed a clear benefit in terms of decreased anxiety and stress levels for IVF patients on alternative therapies, although the impact of these therapies at improving reproductive outcomes is still debatable. However, female patients under less stress are less likely to give up ART therapy, which possibly increases their chances of achieving successful reproductive outcomes ( LoGiudice & Massaro, 2018 ). In a systematic review and meta-analysis on the use of acupuncture in IVF treatment, Qian et al .…”

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“…(2019) on acupuncture performed around the day of embryo transfer found no evidence of increased pregnancy rates resulting from the procedure. In summary, the ability of alternative therapies to improve reproductive outcomes is still being discussed, although there is consensus around the improvements in quality of life and decreased levels of distress and anxiety in ART patients ( LoGiudice & Massaro, 2018 ).…”

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Research priorities in infertility and assisted reproductive technology treatments - a James Lind Alliance priority setting partnership with brazilian patients

Lorenzon-Ojea

García²,

Silva

et al. 2020

JBRA Assisted Reproduction

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Objective: To identify the main research interests of Brazilian patients in the field of infertility and assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatments. Methods: This prospective multicenter cross-sectional study was carried out in Brazil. Patients attending five fertility centers from the Huntington Group between October and December 2018 were invited to join the study, which consisted of answering an anonymous survey online. Two hundred and twenty-seven patients signed the informed consent form and were emailed the survey link. The survey was designed based on the James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership protocol. In the area of infertility, patients were probed on issues such as somatic and psychological effects of treatment, prevention, assisted reproductive technology (medications and procedures), success rates, risks, and emotional aspects. Results: The response rate (RR) was 47.58% (108 patients; 88 women-RR 51.46% and 20 men-RR 35.71%). Patient mean age was 36.5 years (SD 4.6). The top ten research priorities listed were 1) short-and long-term side effects of treatment; 2) how to cope with infertility; 3) risks associated with ART; 4) success rates in ART; 5) impact of diet on ART and fertility; 6) healthy habits; 7) alternative therapies; 8) impact of exercise on fertility and ART success; 9) oocyte quality and ovarian reserve; and 10) genetic or inherited causes of infertility. Conclusion: To better cater to the needs of patients and develop patient-centered care in the field of infertility and ART treatment, clinicians, healthcare providers, and the scientific community must identify patient concerns and priorities and make efforts to address them.

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Research priorities in infertility and assisted reproductive technology treatments - a James Lind Alliance priority setting partnership with brazilian patients

Lorenzon-Ojea

García²,

Silva

et al. 2020

JBRA Assisted Reproduction

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“…These treatments represent for many couples diagnosed with infertility a chance to have a child; nevertheless, these medical procedures represent a long and difficult journey that often can imply multiple failures (Fisher and Hammarberg, 2012; Sut and Kaplan, 2015) and several stressful aspects: daily injections, blood samples, hormonal changes, laparoscopic surgery, the waiting for the outcome and financial expenses (An et al, 2013). Over time, several investigations have highlighted that a diagnosis of infertility can lead to emotional distress, anxiety and depression which occur more frequently and with more severity in women (Greil et al, 2019; Holley et al, 2015; LoGiudice and Massaro, 2018). Furthermore, most fertility treatments, especially those where fertilization is outside the body, in vitro, are invasive, time-consuming, often expensive and with generally low success rates (Greil et al, 2019; Katz et al, 2011).…”

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Success of assisted reproductive technology treatment and couple relationship: A pilot study on the role of romantic attachment

Renzi

Trani

Solano

et al. 2020

Health Psychology Open

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Infertility is a deeply distressing experience, which can threaten important personal and martial goals, frequently affecting the psychophysical health. A supportive relationship and a secure romantic attachment appear to reduce infertility stress, as well as play a relevant role in the success of assisted reproductive technology treatments. The principal aim of the study is to investigate the predictive effect of romantic attachment, couple characteristics, quality of life and age on assisted reproductive technology outcome. A total of 88 infertile women, enrolled in an assisted reproductive technology Centre of Rome, completed the Experience in Close Relationship-Revised, the Couple Relationship Inventory, the Fertility Quality of Life and a socio-demographic questionnaire. The participants completed the questionnaires at the beginning of the medical treatment. Data analyses showed significant associations among Experience in Close Relationship-Revised dimensions, Couple Relationship Inventory and Fertility Quality of Life Scales. Assisted reproductive technology outcome was negatively correlated to Experience in Close Relationship-Revised Avoidance and positively related to Couple Relationship Inventory Dependence. A multi-variable logistic regression revealed that Experience in Close Relationship-Revised Avoidance decreased the probability of pregnancy. The present findings partially confirmed the study hypotheses since several associations among couple characteristics, attachment anxiety and avoidance dimensions, infertility-related quality of life in infertile women were found. Furthermore, according to a definition of Avoidance, assisted reproductive technology positive outcome appears to be associated to lower levels of fear of dependence and interpersonal intimacy, and to a low need both for self-reliance and for reluctance to self-disclose within the romantic relationship. Further investigations are needed both to confirm this preliminary finding and for promoting focused therapeutic interventions for couples facing assisted reproductive technology.

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“…In parallel, several meta-analyses have evaluated the efficiency of psychological interventions in helping couples to better adapt to this demanding treatment [5-8]. On the one hand, these reports showed that several clinical trials applied relaxation techniques (e.g., deep breathing [DB], progressive muscle relaxation [PMR]) and provided information for couples in an attempt to ease the infertility treatment-related stress [9-14].…”

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Stress Management during the Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Cycle May Slow Down First Embryo Cleavage and Accelerate Embryo Compaction: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Raad¹,

Tanios²,

Kerbaj³

et al. 2020

Psychother Psychosom

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Introduction: A firm consensus on the effectiveness of psychological interventions during infertility treatment has not been reached yet in terms of mental health and pregnancy rates. Moreover, the influence of these interventions on embryo cleavage kinetics has not been investigated. Objective: The aim of this work was to study whether stress management in couples undergoing an intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycle influences stress levels, mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) levels in granulosa cells, and cleavage-stage embryos. Methods: Infertile couples were randomized into a treatment as usual (TAU) group (n = 30) and stress management program (SMP) group (n = 29) at the beginning of an ICSI cycle. Couples in the SMP group attended education and relaxation sessions at each visit to the clinic for folliculometry. The perceived stress scale (PSS) was used to assess stress levels at the beginning and end of the cycle. Moreover, mtDNA levels of granulosa cells and embryo morphokinetics were evaluated. Results: Post-intervention, women in the SMP group had significantly lower PSS scores than their initial PSS (p < 0.001; effect size, ES = 0.5) and than the final PSS of the TAU group (p = 0.02; ES = 0.09). Additionally, mtDNA levels were significantly lower in luteal granulosa cells of the SMP group than the TAU group (p = 0.02). An earlier time of pronuclei appearance (p = 0.03) and time to 2 cells (p = 0.015) and a faster time to full compaction (p = 0.045) were detected in the embryos of the SMP group compared with the TAU group. Conclusion(s): The implemented program may reduce stress levels, retard first embryo cleavage, and accelerate embryo compaction. Further studies with an active control group are needed to confirm these results.

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The impact of complementary therapies on psychosocial factors in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF): A systematic literature review

Cited by 37 publications

References 24 publications

Research priorities in infertility and assisted reproductive technology treatments - a James Lind Alliance priority setting partnership with brazilian patients

Research priorities in infertility and assisted reproductive technology treatments - a James Lind Alliance priority setting partnership with brazilian patients

Success of assisted reproductive technology treatment and couple relationship: A pilot study on the role of romantic attachment

Stress Management during the Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Cycle May Slow Down First Embryo Cleavage and Accelerate Embryo Compaction: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

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