Talking it out: psychological help may calm nerves before egg retrieval
NCT ID NCT06475690
First seen Apr 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study tested whether psychological interventions can reduce anxiety in women about to undergo egg retrieval with general anesthesia. 180 women participated, with some receiving the intervention and others not. Researchers measured anxiety using a questionnaire just before the procedure.
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Locations
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 400016, China
What this could mean
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Active substance
psychological interventions
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to reduce anxiety for women undergoing egg retrieval.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study. The intervention is brief and may not work for everyone. Results may not apply to other fertility procedures.
Conditions
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