Infertility. Male infertility
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Routine treatment plus positive thinking counseling 45-60-minute sessions weekly for a maximum of 8 sessions including (preparation
increasing knowledge and awareness
identifying personal abilities
reproductive ability
awareness of the impact of exercise, music, and meditation on body and spirit health
creating positive excitement and mentioning blessings
enjoying the present and good events in life and the joy of becoming a father and having a warm and intimate family
teaching lifestyle and life skills and improving relationships with others
increasing positive thinking). Intervention 2: Control group: Just routine treatment.
Sponsors
Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age of 18 to 40 years; Infertility; Abnormality of at least one of the semen parameters; Monogamy; Body mass index less than 30;
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Using hormonal drugs; Using traditional medicines to treat infertility; Infertility-related organic disorders; Drug or alcohol use; Psychopathy; Use of drugs that interfere with spermatogenesis such as methotrexate, nitrofurantoin, colchicine, and chemotherapy; History of testicular surgery; Contact with pesticides, heavy metals, and solvents; Under diet for weight loss
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Semen parameters. Timepoint: Before intervention and 8 weeks later. Method of measurement: Using spermogram.;Stress. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 8 weeks later. Method of measurement: Using the Infertility Stress Questionnaire or Newton Infertility Problems.;Positive thinking. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 8 weeks later. Method of measurement: Using the Ingram and Wisnicki positive thinking questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMaryam Eghbalian
Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed