Comparative study of daily activities of pregnant and non-pregnant women after in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer
Journal
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Journal Volume
100
Journal Issue
4
Pages
262-268
Date Issued
2001
Author(s)
Abstract
Background and Purpose: The purposes of this study were to explore daily activity following embryo transfer (ET) in women who had undergone in vitro fertilization (IVF), and to compare the differences between pregnant and non-pregnant cycles. Methods: This prospective survey was conducted in a medical center in northern Taiwan. Subjects were women who had completed one IVF cycle. Using a structured questionnaire, the subjects were asked whether they had changed their normal daily activities during the 2-week waiting period following ET. Data were collected on the day of ET and on the day of pregnancy testing before the outcome of the treatment was known. After the results of the pregnancy test were known, subjects were divided into pregnant and non-pregnant groups, with 30 subjects in each group. Results: Of the 60 participants, 56 reported that they had tried to rest in bed for more than 2 hours following ET, and 54 reported that they limited their self-care activity on the day of ET. During the 2-week waiting period following ET, 55 walked at a slow pace, 51 limited their social activity, 47 avoided the use of stairs, 45 limited their self-care activity, and 40 adjusted their work load. However, a comparison of daily activity variables between the two groups yielded no significant differences. Conclusions: Most subjects reported that they restricted their daily activities following IVF/ET, even though their doctors suggested that they return to their normal routines. Bed rest was not correlated with successful IVF.
Subjects
Daily activity; Embryo transfer; Implantation; In vitro fertilization
SDGs
Other Subjects
article; bed rest; comparative study; controlled study; correlation function; daily life activity; embryo; embryo transfer; female; fertilization in vitro; health center; health survey; human; major clinical study; ovary cycle; physician; pregnancy; pregnancy test; prospective study; questionnaire; self care; social behavior; Taiwan; treatment outcome; walking; workload; Activities of Daily Living; Adult; Embryo Transfer; Female; Fertilization in Vitro; Humans; Pregnancy; Prospective Studies; Treatment Outcome
Type
journal article