P-473 Should couples be educated on how to try to conceive (TTC) before an infertility diagnosis? A comparative study of fertile, subfertile and infertile couples

This study is part of a randomized controlled trial on the effects of timed intercourse in psychosocial outcomes. Data was collected between July 2016 and November 2019  via an advertising strategy and obstetrics/gynecology centers. Inclusion criteria were: i) adult in a marital/cohabitation heterosexual relationship>1 year; ii) not knowing of any condition that can prevent pregnancy; iii) being actively TTC; iv) female age>22<42 years old; v) no previous children. Measurements were carried out online.Participants/materials, setting, methodsOur final sample had 399 subjects (252 women). Participants rated the use of the following strategies: intercourse every other day (EOD), fertile week (FW), basal temperature, cervical mucus monitoring (CMM), ovulation predictor kits (OPK), and keeping legs elevated afterwards (EL). We also accessed psychological adjustment, relationship quality, SD and IF.  Comparisons between groups were made by analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Chi-square tests, and logistic regression was used to determine predictors of SD and IF.Main results and the role of chanceParticipants were highly educated (72,8%), in the relationship for 9 years ( ±5.2), cohabitating for 5 (±3.6), and TTC for 2,5 years (range 0-16). Women were 33 years old (±4.4) and men 36 (±5.5). Regarding fertility status, 22.6% of participants were TTC<12 months, 22.8%>12 months but not diagnosed, 23.6% had a diagnosis but no treatment, and 31.1% had ART.  The ...
Source: Human Reproduction - Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research