Journal of International Reproductive Health/Family Planning ›› 2024, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (3): 234-237.doi: 10.12280/gjszjk.20230466

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Research Progress on Sleep Disorders in Patients Receiving Assisted Reproductive Technology and Non-Pharmacological Intervention

HE Qing-wen, LI Xi-hong()   

  1. Reproductive and Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya, Hunan Provincial Clinical Research Center of Reproduction and Genetics, Changsha 410008, China
  • Received:2023-11-14 Published:2024-05-15 Online:2024-05-14
  • Contact: LI Xi-hong, E-mail: 1065770150@qq.com

Abstract:

The patients undergoing the treatment of assisted reproductive technology, as a special group that is different from other groups of diseases, are prone to sleep disorders due to the impact of physiological and psychosocial factors. In this review, the current status, assessment tools, and non-pharmacological intervention of sleep disorders in patients undergoing assisted reproductive technology were introduced. The appropriate tools were used to evaluate the degree of sleep disorders effectively. The appropriate intervention measures can improve the sleep quality of patients, including digital cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, music therapy, aerobic and resistance exercises and progressive muscle relaxation. This review will provide a reference for the evaluation of sleep disorders and non-pharmacological intervention for those patients undergoing assisted reproductive technology for pregnancy.

Key words: Reproductive techniques, assisted, Infertility, female, Sleep disorders, Digital cognitive behavioral therapy, Mindfulness-based stress reduction, Music therapy, Exercise therapy