The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women seeking fertility treatment: the patient's perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study sought the views of women with impaired fertility on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their fertility treatment and psychological wellbeing.

Methods

A cross-sectional, anonymous, online questionnaire was completed in June-December 2020 by 249 women attending fertility clinics across Germany. All women seeking treatment in fertility clinics were eligible to participate. The online survey covered questions about the patient's quality of life, their opinions about the professional societies' recommendations and their effects as well as any concerns about infection with SARS-CoV-2.

Results

Three-quarters of participants disagreed with the pausing of fertility treatments. Women who participated from October to December 2020, when the incidence rate

SUBMITTER: Wedner-Ross S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8773402 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature