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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Social Sciences
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Social support is crucial for managing stress and enhancing quality of life in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF).
  • The rise of social media presents a novel avenue for social support, but its impact on IVF outcomes remains under-researched.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between active social media use and fertility outcomes in women undergoing their first IVF cycle.
  • To determine if social support derived from social media platforms influences IVF success rates, specifically fertilization, pregnancy, and miscarriage rates.

Main Methods:

  • An observational, retrospective cohort study comparing 82 active Facebook users (posting ≥3 times/week) with 83 non-users undergoing IVF.
  • Social support was quantified by analyzing Facebook Feed activities (Posts, Comments, Likes) up to 8 weeks pre-beta hCG test.
  • Fertility outcomes including fertilization rates, pregnancy rates, and miscarriage rates were compared between the groups.

Main Results:

  • The social media group exhibited a significantly lower miscarriage rate (6% vs. 25%, p=0.042) compared to the control group.
  • A trend towards higher fertilization rates was observed in the social media group (58% vs. 50%, p=0.07).
  • No significant difference in pregnancy rates was found between the social media users and the control group (p=0.587).

Conclusions:

  • Active engagement on social media, like Facebook, may positively influence IVF outcomes, particularly by reducing miscarriage rates.
  • Encouraging social media use during IVF treatment, including around oocyte pick-up (OPU) day, could potentially improve treatment results.
  • While social support via Facebook shows promise, further research is needed to fully elucidate its mechanisms and impact on IVF success.