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REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE ONLINE
卷 46, 期 5, 页码 819-825出版社
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2023.01.020
关键词
In-vitro fertilization; Discontinuation; Assisted reproductive technology; Stress
Several studies have shown that 'stress' is a significant factor leading to discontinuation of assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment, but the prevalence and characteristics of stressors and stress responses in this context remain unclear. This systematic review evaluated the perception and reported causes of 'stress' among couples who discontinued ART treatment. The results showed that stress was reported by approximately 30.9% of participants as a reason for ART discontinuation, with factors such as prognosis, treatment discomfort, family demands, time pressure, and economic burden contributing to stress.
By considering the reasons behind discontinuing assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment, several studies have indicated that 'stress' is an important issue, but the prevalence of stressors and stress responses, either acute or chronic, remains unclear. In this systematic review, we evaluated the characteristics, prevalence and causes of what was perceived and reported as 'stress' by couples who discontinued ART treatment. Electronic databases were systematically searched, and studies were considered eligible if they evaluated stress as a possible reason for ART discontinuation. Twelve studies were included, with 15,264 participants from eight countries. In all studies, 'stress' was assessed through generic questionnaires or medical records, not by validated stress questionnaires or biomarkers. The prevalence of 'stress' ranged from 11-53%. When the results were pooled, 'stress' was cited as a reason for ART discontinuation by 775 out of 2507 participants (30.9%). Clinical factors associated with worse prognosis, physical discomfort due to treatment procedures, family demands, time pressure and economic burden were identified as sources of 'stress' that contributed to ART discontinuation. Precisely knowing the characteristics of the stress associated with infertility is essential to devise preventive or supportive interventions to help patients to cope and endure the treatments. Further studies are necessary to investigate whether the mitigation of stress factors can reduce ART discontinuation rates.
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