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Fertility Preservation in Patients with Severe Ovarian Dysfunction
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Internet-based support for infertile patients: a randomized controlled study.

K Haemmerli1, H Znoj, T Berger

  • 1Institute of Psychology, Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Bern, Gesellschaftsstrasse 49, 3012, Bern, Switzerland. katja.haemmerli@ptp.unibe.ch

Journal of Behavioral Medicine
|December 30, 2009
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This study evaluated an internet-based cognitive-behavioral treatment for infertility. While not improving overall mental health, it reduced depression in distressed patients, showing promise for digital mental health support.

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Published on: March 25, 2021

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Infertility significantly impacts mental health.
  • Internet-based interventions offer accessible mental health support.
  • Limited research exists on German-language digital treatments for infertility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and patient acceptance of the first German-language internet-based cognitive-behavioral treatment (iCBT) for infertile patients.
  • To assess the impact of iCBT on mental health and pregnancy rates.
  • To determine patient satisfaction with the digital intervention.

Main Methods:

  • 124 infertile patients were randomized into an 8-week iCBT group or a waiting-list control group.
  • Assessments included mental health and pregnancy rates at baseline, post-treatment, and 5-month follow-up.
  • Between-group effect sizes and participant feedback were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • No significant overall mental health improvement was observed in the iCBT group compared to controls.
  • Effect sizes favored the intervention group for mental health measures (Cohen's d: 0.16–0.38).
  • The intervention significantly reduced depression in clinically distressed participants; no effect on pregnancy rates was found.
  • 80% of participants rated the treatment positively, indicating high acceptance.

Conclusions:

  • Internet-based cognitive-behavioral treatment is a promising, well-accepted approach for infertile patients, particularly for reducing depression.
  • Further development and testing are needed to enhance efficacy and impact on pregnancy rates.
  • Digital mental health interventions show potential for supporting individuals facing infertility challenges.