Investigating the impact of sleep disorders on intracytoplasmic sperm injection outcome: A prospective observational study

Abstract

Background

The relationship between sleep quality and outcomes of assisted reproductive technologies (ART), particularly intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), remains relatively unexplored. Understanding this association is crucial for optimizing fertility treatments and improving success rates. This study aimed to investigate the impact of sleep quality on ICSI outcomes and explore potential correlations with various variables.

Methods

A prospective observational study was conducted on 150 infertile couples undergoing ICSI treatment. Demographic, clinical, and sleep quality data were collected. Statistical analyses, including Spearman's correlation and multiple linear regression, were performed to assess the relationships between sleep quality, treatment variables, and outcomes.

Results

The mean age of participants was 32.71 years, with a majority residing in rural areas. No significant differences were found in pregnancy rates or embryo characteristics across different sleep quality groups. However, moderate positive correlations were observed between sleep quality scores and fertilization rates (p < 0.05).

Conclusion

While sleep quality did not significantly impact ICSI outcomes in this study, moderate correlations were found with fertilization rates. Further research is needed to elucidate the complex interplay between sleep quality, reproductive treatments, and outcomes to optimize fertility care.