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ArticleObstetrics and gynecology international2026

Effect of Online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Psychological Distress and Pregnancy Rate in Infertile Women Undergoing In Vitro Fertilization.

Ramin Shiraly, Afra Khani Valizadeh, Sedigheh Amooee, Mozhgan Moghtaderi, Seyed Hesamedin Nabavizadeh, Farshad Nazaraghaie, Sara Mostafavi

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Article in Obstetrics and gynecology international, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Ramin ShiralyDepartment of Preventive and Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran, sums.ac.ir.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7429-0106
Afra Khani ValizadehStudent Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran, sums.ac.ir.
Sedigheh AmooeeDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Infertility Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran, sums.ac.ir.
Mozhgan MoghtaderiAllergy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran, sums.ac.ir.
Seyed Hesamedin NabavizadehAllergy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran, sums.ac.ir.
Farshad NazaraghaieSocial and Individual Stress Reduction Association, Shiraz, Iran.
Sara MostafaviAllergy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran, sums.ac.ir.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5635-8912

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Abstract

Objectives: This study evaluated whether an online mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program could reduce psychological distress and improve pregnancy rates in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). Methodology: A total of 133 infertile women were randomized to an online MBSR intervention or a control group. The intervention included twice-weekly mindfulness sessions over 3 months. Primary outcomes were anxiety and depression, and the ultrasound-confirmed intrauterine pregnancy rate was a secondary outcome. Results: The intervention group showed significant reductions in anxiety and a significant borderline decrease in depression compared to controls. Participation in MBSR was also associated with a higher rate of ultrasound-confirmed intrauterine pregnancy. Online MBSR may effectively reduce psychological distress in women undergoing IVF, with potential benefits for pregnancy outcomes. Conclusion: This study suggests that online MBSR may serve as an effective complementary approach for alleviating emotional distress and potentially enhancing pregnancy outcomes in women undergoing IVF. Online MBSR programs appear to be a valuable tool for supporting women in managing infertility-related psychological challenges.

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infertilityin vitro fertilizationmeditationmindfulnesspsychological distress

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PMCPMC13139760

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