Self-reported quality of life scales in women undergoing oocyte freezing versus in vitro fertilization.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The objective of this study was to investigate stress levels among women undergoing elective oocyte cryopreservation by comparing their self-reported quality of life measures with women undergoing in vitro fertilization during the fertility treatment cycle.

Methods

Patients undergoing oocyte retrieval at a single institution were offered a voluntary, anonymous, and written questionnaire. The survey was adapted and validated from the Fertility Quality of Life tool to assess self-reported fertility treatment-related problems and was tested for construct validity and reliability. Based on exploratory factor analyses, three subscales were created as follows: fertility treatment-related stress, tolerability, and environment. Relationships between patient characteristics a

SUBMITTER: Lee SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7550432 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature