ArticleArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2022
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women seeking fertility treatment: the patient's perspective.
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- Sociodemographic and medical correlates of fertility-related quality of life in primary infertile Czech couples attending fertility clinics.Health psychology report · 2026Article
- PRO-FIT-CARE study: the feasibility assessment of a pilot online exercise intervention for persons living with obesity and female infertility.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2024Article
- Early coronavirus disease 2019 restrictive measures and changes in maternal characteristics, use of assisted reproductive technology, and stillbirth.Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology · 2023Article
- Fear of fertility side effects is a major cause for COVID-19 vaccine hesitance in infertile patients.Frontiers in medicine · 2023Article
- The Perspective of Patients and Health Professionals on the Prioritization of Assisted Reproductive Techniques. The PRIOFER Study.Patient preference and adherence · 2023Article
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Abstract
purposeThis study sought the views of women with impaired fertility on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their fertility treatment and psychological wellbeing.
methodsA cross-sectional, anonymous, online questionnaire was completed in June-December 2020 by 249 women attending fertility clinics across Germany. All women seeking treatment in fertility clinics were eligible to participate. The online survey covered questions about the patient's quality of life, their opinions about the professional societies' recommendations and their effects as well as any concerns about infection with SARS-CoV-2.
resultsThree-quarters of participants disagreed with the pausing of fertility treatments. Women who participated from October to December 2020, when the incidence rate was high, were as likely to disagree as participants that participated from June to September 2020 (73% vs 79%, p = 0.3). Seventy-two participants (29%) had their appointments cancelled. Nearly all (97%) reported being upset by this, with 40 (56%) reporting that they were extremely or very disappointed about the cancellation. Women who had to wait 10 weeks or longer were more likely to be upset by the postponement or cancellation of their appointment than women who had to wait a shorter amount of time (p = 0.01). Many participants (41%) were worried about possible negative effects a SARS-CoV-2 infection might have related to their fertility, pregnancy or unborn child.
conclusionPostponement of treatments increased distress among patients and should be avoided when possible. Fertility clinics must provide information about the current state of knowledge of SARS-CoV-2 infections in pregnancies and options for immunization.
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