Study of the Effectiveness of a Coping Selfhelp Intervention for Women in the Waiting Period After an Embryo Transfer During an IVF/ISCI Treatment

Objective of the study: To investigate if a short copingintervention reduces anxiety in patients undergoing an IVF or ICSI treatment in the UMCU during the waitingperiod after an embryotransfer. Study design: In this research a randomised controlled trial (RCT) will be used for three groups. The choice for three groups has been based on earlier research with a daily record keeping (DRK). The DRK is a daily measurement for emotions, copingstyle and physical complaints. Previous research with the DRK showed an increase of anxiety. More research must be done of the impact of the DRK. Group 1: Positive Reappraisal Coping Intervention (PRCI) & DRK & questionnaires Group 2: DRK & questionnaires Group 3: Standard care & questionnaires Study population: Patients undergoing an IVF or ICSI treatment in the UMCU. Intervention (if applicable): A selfhelp coping intervention Primary study parameters/outcome of the study: Anxiety Secondary study parameters/outcome of the study (if applicable): Risk of emotional problems copingstyle depression vital pregnancy quality of life Nature and extent of the burden and risks associated with participation, benefit and group relatedness (if applicable): Using the coping intervention may reduce anxiety for the patient. The use of this instrument is not a burden for patients. The burden for patients is to complete questionnaires before, during and six weeks after the embryotransfer. Partners are asked to fill in a questionnaire at three times.