Journal of Fertilization: In Vitro - IVF-Worldwide, Reproductive Medicine, Genetics & Stem Cell Biol
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Beth Heller

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• Research Article
  Impact of a Structured Yoga Program on Anxiety in Infertility Patients: A Feasibility Study
  Author(s): Sona Jasani, Beth Heller, Sue Jasulaitis, Marie Davidson and Jennifer Hirshfeld-Cytron Sona Jasani, Beth Heller, Sue Jasulaitis, Marie Davidson and Jennifer Hirshfeld-Cytron
  
  Background: Anxiety has been shown to worsen over time during infertility treatment. The psychological burden of treatment itself can lead to patient drop out. Yoga has been used as a stress reliever in other areas of health care. Objective: The objective of this study is to assess whether a structured yoga intervention can decrease anxiety levels measured by the Spielberger state-trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) in patients with infertility. Study design: A prospective feasibility study was conducted. One hundred eleven participants undergoing infertility treatment at a large infertility practice were recruited and enrolled. All subjects self-selected to participate in the control group or the yoga group and completed the Spielberger state-trait Anxiety Inventory at baseline and at a six week follow up. Seventy-nine.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2375-4508.1000183

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