Fertility-female
Conditions
Interventions
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Sponsors
Mahmoud Khedr
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women aged 25–35 years Diagnosed with primary infertility Currently undergoing ovulatory induction treatment Experiencing moderate to high levels of stress and/or anxiety as assessed by study instruments Willing to participate and provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Presence of chronic medical diseases (e.g., endocrine, cardiovascular, or systemic conditions) Diagnosed psychiatric disorders or current use of psychotropic medications Participation in other relaxation therapies or psychological interventions during the study period Secondary infertility Inability to attend scheduled sessions or comply with the intervention protocol
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in infertility-related stress levels as measured by the Fertility Problem Inventory (FPI);Change in anxiety levels (state and trait) as measured by the Spielberger State–Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in follicular diameter (mm) assessed via transvaginal ultrasound | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Public ContactNeama Saad
Associate Professor Alexandria University Egypt
Outcome results
None listed