Table 2 Sessions description of study intervention.
Session | Before visit | Session content | Session duration | After visit | Session duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
First session | The first visit of women | Information on the anatomy of the reproductive system and hormones related to fertility, a brief explanation of the stages of treatment with assisted reproduction methods, answers to questions and concerns of the research unit about how to treat, consequences and possible complications | min:30 | Answers to possible questions after the visit | min:15 |
Second session | Days 19 to 20 of the cycle | Information on how stress and negative emotions affect hormonal and physiological changes in the reproductive system, training to control negative emotions, training on strategies to strengthen sperm and ovum | min:30 | Answers to possible questions after the visit | min:15 |
Third session | Day 2 of the next cycle (approximately 10 days after the second session) | Training to improve communication skills | min:30 | Answers to possible questions after the visit | min:15 |
Fourth session | Day 6–8 of the cycle (about one week after the third session) | Teaching stress reduction techniques and effective coping strategies | min:30 | Answers to possible questions after the visit | min:15 |
Fifth session | Ovum retrieval and around day 14 of the cycle | Brief description of ovum retrieval | min:30 | Answers to possible questions after the visit | min:15 |
Sixth session | Transfer day | A brief explanation of the transfer operation | min:30 | Answers to possible questions after the visit | min:15 |
