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Effect of Abdominal Massage before In Vitro Fertilization Injection on Alleviating Pain among Infertile Women
Ja Ock Ku1, Young Joo Park1, Jeong Wook Kim1
1CHA Gangnam Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing
|September 9, 2023
Summary
Abdominal massage before recombinant gonadotropin injections significantly reduces pain for women undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). This simple intervention offers effective pain alleviation for infertility treatments.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive medicine
- Pain management
Background:
- Infertility affects numerous women globally.
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) involves injections that can cause pain.
- Managing injection site pain is crucial for patient comfort during IVF.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the efficacy of abdominal massage in reducing pain associated with recombinant gonadotropin injections for IVF.
- To explore a non-pharmacological method for pain relief in infertile women undergoing fertility treatments.
Main Methods:
- A nonequivalent control group, non-synchronized design was utilized.
- 149 infertile women were recruited; 70 in the experimental group, 79 in the control group.
- The experimental group performed abdominal massage before injection; the control group did not.
Main Results:
- The experimental group reported a significant reduction in pain scores (0.7 points).
- The control group experienced a significant increase in pain scores (0.9 points).
- The difference in pain scores between groups was statistically significant (p=.001).
Conclusions:
- Abdominal massage administered prior to recombinant gonadotropin injection effectively alleviates pain.
- This massage technique presents a valuable, non-invasive intervention for pain management in women undergoing IVF.
