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Good luck rites in contemporary infertility

E Kemmann1, C Cheron, G Bachmann

  • 1University Center for Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, USA.

The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
|June 6, 1998
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Many women undergoing infertility treatments use good luck rituals during critical procedures. While these practices are common, this study found no direct link between good luck acts and increased pregnancy success rates.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive medicine
  • Psychology of health
  • Sociology of health

Background:

  • Infertility affects a significant portion of the population, leading to emotional distress.
  • Patients often seek ways to exert control and cope with the uncertainty of fertility treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of good luck rituals among women undergoing assisted reproductive technologies.
  • To determine if these rituals correlate with pregnancy outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study was conducted at a tertiary infertility center.
  • 438 infertile women described good luck acts performed on the day of intrauterine insemination (IUI) or embryo transfer (ET).

Main Results:

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  • 40% of participants reported engaging in good luck rituals.
  • Rituals included prayer, wearing specific objects, and specific fantasies.
  • No statistically significant difference in pregnancy rates was found between women who used rituals and those who did not.

    • Conclusions:

    • Good luck rites are frequently employed by women during critical infertility interventions.
    • These rituals may offer psychological benefits or a sense of well-being.
    • Further research is needed to explore potential secondary benefits of these practices.