infertility unfulfilled desire to have children
Conditions
Interventions
INTERVENTION: Six months of internet-based sex counselling relying on sensate
focus, mindfulness, couple communication
skill training and education. This will be covered by eight progressive modules
Sponsors
Academisch Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Heterosexual couples 2. in which the woman is between 18 and 43 years of age 3. Unexplained subfertility (bilateral tubal patency, an ovulatory cycle and a normal semen analysis) 4. At least 30% chance of an ongoing pregnancy after natural conception within 12 months, estimated based on female age, duration of subfertility, type of subfertility (primary or secondary), percentage of progressively motile sperm, and referral status (self-referral, secondary or tertiary care referral) 5. Sufficient command of the Dutch or English language 6. Willingness to give informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Somatic or psychological problems interfering with couples* ability to have intercourse
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary outcome: ongoing pregnancy conceived naturally within six months after randomization. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes: time-to-pregnancy, live birth rate, costs, sexual activity, wellbeing and sexual functioning. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed