Etiological evaluation of repeated biochemical pregnancy in infertile couples who have undergone in vitro fertilization

Context: Infertility is defined as not being able to conceive after one year of unprotected sex. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a process of fertilization where an ovum is combined with sperm outside the body, in vitro. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is psychologically and emotionally stressful. Coping strategies are needed to master, tolerate, reduce, or minimize stressful events. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of nursing guidelines on coping of infertile couples' undergoing In Vitro Fertilization. Methods: A quasi-experimental research design was utilized to achieve the aim of this study. This study conducted at the assisted reproductive technology unit of Ain shams Maternity University Hospital on a convenient sample of 98 couples undergoing fertility treatments. Two tools were used for data collection; the first tool was a structured interviewing questionnaire to assess the couple's socio-demographic data, obstetric history, the couple's knowledge regarding in vitro fertilization. The second tool was ways of coping scale (WQS) to assess coping strategies among the infertile couple. Results: There is no statistically significant difference between couples in both groups according to their knowledge and their coping strategies to IVF before the implementation of nursing guidelines (p> 0.05). In contrast, there is a highly statistically significant improvement in knowledge and coping strategies of couples on the study group compared to control group couples after implementation of nursing guidelines(p<0.001). Conclusion: The finding of the current study supported the hypothesis, which stated that the infertile couples who will expose to the nursing guidelines, will exhibit improved coping strategies to IVF compared to the controls. The study recommended the application of nursing guidelines at the IVF unit of Ain Shams Maternity University Hospital and other settings for IVF treatment as routine care to improve infertile couples' coping strategies.

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In Vitro fertilization: A cost-effective alternative for infertile couples?

Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics ◽

10.1007/bf02211141 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 12 (7) ◽

pp. 418-421 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Fouad S. Trad ◽

Mark D. Hornstein ◽

Robert L. Barbieri

Keyword(s):

In Vitro Fertilization ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Effective Alternative ◽

Vitro Fertilization ◽

Cost Effective Alternative ◽

Infertile Couples

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Screening forChlamydiatrachomatisandUreaplasmaurealyticuminfection in semen from asymptomatic male partners of infertile couples prior to in vitro fertilization

International Journal of Andrology ◽

10.1046/j.1365-2605.1999.00157.x ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 113-118 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Levy ◽

Layani‐Milon ◽

Giscard D’Estaing ◽

Najioullah ◽

Lornage ◽

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Keyword(s):

In Vitro Fertilization ◽

Male Partners ◽

Vitro Fertilization ◽

Infertile Couples

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Luaran Transfer Embrio Simpan Beku pada Pasien Endometriosis Pasca Operasi dan Non Endometriosis yang Menjalani IVF di Klinik Permata Hati RSUP Dr. Sardjito

Jurnal Kesehatan Reproduksi ◽

10.22146/jkr.56940 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 108

Author(s):

Rina Fatmawati ◽

Shofwal Widad ◽

Agung Dewanto

Keyword(s):

In Vitro Fertilization ◽

Success Rate ◽

Embryo Transfer ◽

Pregnancy Outcomes ◽

Clinical Pregnancy ◽

Frozen Embryo Transfer ◽

Research Subjects ◽

Vitro Fertilization ◽

Biochemical Pregnancy

Background: Endometriosis is a chronic condition that is influenced by the hormone estrogen which affects women of childbearing age, and is associated with pelvic pain and infertility. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is currently the most efficient assisted reproductive technology and its high success rate is often done for infertility therapy in women associated with endometriosisObjective: The aim of this study is to determine whether postoperative endometriosis affected pregnancy outcomes in patients underwent frozen embryo transfer in IVF / ICSI programs.Method: This Research is done with a retrospective cohort design. The data was taken from medical records, research subjects who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The research data was collected, processed and analyzed using SPSS 23. Univariate, bivariate and multivariate data analysis was carried out to determine the effect between variablesResult: There were 458 research subjects in this study. Endometriosis patients were 119 subjects (26%). 57 subjects were categorized as minimum-mild endometriosis (47.9%) and moderate-severe subjects as many as 62 subjects (52.1%). The biochemical pregnancy rate (36.31%) and clinical pregnancy (29.4%) in patients with endometriosis was slightly higher than in non-endometriosis. But statistically it did not affect success rate of achieving biochemical (p = 0.428; RR 0.89; 95% CI: 0.71-1.24) and clinical pregnancy (p = 0.535; RR 0.883; 95% CI: 0.63- 1.22). The rate of miscarriage in postoperative endometriosis patients was higher than non-endometriosis patients (88.6% vs 80.7%) but was not statistically significant (p = 0.294; RR 1.69; 95% CI: 0.61-4.67) . Biochemical and clinical pregnancies were significantly affected by age, infertility, endometrial thickness, embryo age and embryo quality. The incidence of miscarriage was affected by the ovarian stimulation protocol.Conclusion: Endometriosis post operative statistically has no effect on pregnancy outcomes in the IVF / ICSI cycle with frozen embryo transfer compared with another cause of infertility .Keywords:Endometriosis, In Vitro Fertilization, Clinical pregnancy, biochemical pregnancy, miscarriage

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Epididimis: van hoofspeler tot bysaak?

Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif vir Natuurwetenskap en Tegnologie ◽

10.4102/satnt.v16i1.657 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 10-15

Author(s):

M. H. Fourie ◽

M. S. Bornman ◽

J. M. C. Oosthuizen

Keyword(s):

In Vitro Fertilization ◽

Vitro Fertilization ◽

Progressive Motility ◽

Injection Techniques ◽

Infertile Couples

During epididymal transit, sperm acquire the capacity for fertilization and progressive motility. The epididymis is functionally and mechanically indispensable for in vivo fertilization, but technology has progressed rapidly in the field of in vitro fertilization. Modern sperm-injection techniques have dispensed with the epididymis as a necessity in the treatment of individual infertile couples.

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