Infertility
Conditions
Keywords
IVF, Lifestyle habits
Brief summary
Many women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) ask their doctor if there are any behaviors they should avoid, or any behaviors they should emphasize during their IVF cycle. This study examines the effects of health habits surrounding exercise, smoking, alcohol, sleep, caffeine, herbal medications, acupuncture, and diet on pregnancy rates during IVF cycles. The purpose of this study is to determine if lifestyle behaviors have a significant impact on pregnancy rates during treatment with IVF. This is an observational study conducted at a private academically-affiliated infertility clinic and includes 118 women ages 44 and below scheduled to undergo IVF treatment. All subjects were asked to complete a health history survey at the time of enrollment and a daily survey during each day of their IVF cycle. The primary outcome is clinical pregnancy rate.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALThere was no intervention; this was a survey only study
There was no intervention; this was a survey only study
Sponsors
Boston IVF
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 44 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Female Boston IVF infertility patient undergoing IVF treatment * Age 18-44 years * Able to read, understand and sign the informed consent in English * Willing and able to comply with study requirements * Must be well versed in using a personal computer and the internet and must have access to an internet-connected computer seven days per week
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical Pregnancy Rates | Approximately 28 days (1 IVF cycle) |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed