Effect of the postcoital test on the sexual relationship of infertile couples: A randomized controlled trial

被引:7
作者
Oei, SG [1 ]
Helmerhorst, FM [1 ]
Bloemenkamp, KWM [1 ]
Keirse, MJNC [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV LEIDEN HOSP,DEPT OBSTET GYNECOL & REPROD BIOL,2300 RC LEIDEN,NETHERLANDS
关键词
postcoital test; controlled trial; randomization; questionnaire survey; psychosocial;
D O I
10.1016/S0015-0282(16)58212-0
中图分类号
R71 [妇产科学];
学科分类号
100211 ;
摘要
Objective: To investigate the impact of the postcoital test (PCT) on the sexual relationship and functioning of infertile couples. Design: Randomized controlled study. Setting: University hospital. Patients: New infertility patients were randomized to an infertility work-up with (PCT group) or without (non-PCT group) postcoital test as integral part of the investigation. Intervention: Performance of the PCT. Main Outcome Measure: Both partners completed a questionnaire on their sexual relationship and functioning at the initial visit and after 3 months. Results: Of 500 consecutive new couples, 304 fulfilled inclusion criteria and 290 consented to participate (PCT group: 152; non-PCT group: 138). Answers to both the first and second questionnaire were obtained from 84 couples (PCT: 43; non-PCT: 41). After 3 months, couples in the PCT group were at least as satisfied with their sexual relationship as couples in the non-PCT group with little difference having occurred in the 3 months of investigation. Conclusion: Overall, the influence of the PCT on the sexual relationship of infertile couples is more positive than negative.
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页码:771 / 775
页数:5
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