7 papers reviewed
Stress Reduction & Mind-Body Interventions
2019 · RCT · 1 of 7
Impact of melatonin supplementation in women with unexplained infertility undergoing fertility treatment
Fernando S et al. · Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics
Melatonin supplementation improves oocyte quality and clinical pregnancy rates. Sleep quality and circadian rhythm optimization may support fertility through melatonin-mediated mechanisms.
Read the paper ↗2011 · RCT · 2 of 7
Impact of a group mind/body intervention on pregnancy rates in IVF patients
Domar AD et al. · Fertility and Sterility
52% of women in Mind/Body Program became pregnant vs 20% control group. Among women with moderate depression, pregnancy rates were 62% vs 39% (cycle 1) and 67% vs 0% (cycle 2).
Read the paper ↗2022 · systematic review / meta-analysis · 3 of 7
Efficacy of psychosocial interventions for pregnancy rates of infertile women undergoing in vitro fertilization: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Various · Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology
Systematic review confirming that psychosocial interventions (CBT, relaxation, mindfulness) improve pregnancy rates. Strong indication that stress levels and fertility outcomes are linked.
Read the paper ↗2023 · systematic review / meta-analysis · 4 of 7
Efficacy of psychological interventions for mental health and pregnancy rates among individuals with infertility: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Various · Human Reproduction Update
Psychosocial interventions, particularly CBT, are efficacious for reducing psychological distress AND improving clinical pregnancy rates in infertile couples. Longer-duration interventions show stronger effects.
Read the paper ↗2018 · review · 5 of 7
Yoga can improve assisted reproduction technology outcomes in couples with infertility
Darbandi S et al. · Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine
Yoga improves reproductive function by regulating the endocrine system, reducing stress, and balancing neuronal hormones. Improves menstrual regularity and androgen levels in PCOS.
Read the paper ↗2020 · RCT · 6 of 7
Regular mindful yoga practice as a method to improve androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized, controlled trial
Nidhi R et al. · Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
Mindful yoga practice improved serum androgen levels in women with PCOS. Yoga group showed greater improvements in insulin levels, menstrual regularity, and androgen profiles vs conventional exercise.
Read the paper ↗2021 · RCT · 7 of 7
Yoga effects on anthropometric indices and PCOS symptoms in women undergoing infertility treatment: a randomized controlled clinical trial
Various · Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
RCT of yoga intervention in PCOS women undergoing infertility treatment. Yoga improved anthropometric indices and PCOS symptoms, supporting it as complementary therapy during fertility treatment.
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