Cyberchondria and Stress in Women Undergoing Infertility Treatment

Launched by ACIBADEM UNIVERSITY · Aug 11, 2025

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This study is looking at how searching for health information on the internet affects stress and emotions in women going through infertility treatment. Infertility, which means having difficulty getting pregnant, can be very stressful and emotionally challenging. Many women use the internet to find information about their condition and treatment, but sometimes the information they find can be confusing or worrying. This repeated searching, called "cyberchondria," might increase feelings of stress and anxiety. The researchers want to understand how this behavior impacts women’s emotional well-being during infertility treatment to help healthcare providers offer better support.

Women who are currently undergoing infertility treatments like IUI, IVF, or ICSI, and who speak Turkish, are invited to join the study. Women with psychological disorders or those not receiving infertility treatment are not eligible. Participants will be asked about their habits of searching for health information online, their stress levels related to infertility, and how they are feeling emotionally and socially. The findings could help doctors and counselors better guide women through the emotional ups and downs of infertility treatment.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Women undergoing infertility treatment and those who have experienced various treatment methods (IUI, IVF, ICSI).
• • Women willing to participate in the study.
• • Women who understand and speak Turkish.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Women with psychological disorders (e.g., clinical depression, anxiety disorders).
• • Women not undergoing infertility treatment.