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Effects of Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technology on Sexual Function and Behavior
Led by McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre · Updated on 2026-02-20
500
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
47 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This cross-sectional observational study examines how infertility and the use of assisted reproductive technology (ART) are related to sexual function and sexual behaviors in women seeking fertility treatment. Infertility and the stress of ART may be associated with changes in sexual desire, satisfaction, and activity. The purpose is to better understand these associations to support the sexual health and overall well-being of women undergoing fertility care. Women who are assigned female at birth, under 45 years old, diagnosed with infertility, and attending appointments at the MUHC Reproductive Centre are invited to take part. Participants will be asked to complete an anonymous questionnaire while waiting for their clinical visit. The questionnaire includes the validated Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), which measures different aspects of sexual function, and additional questions about sexual activities, such as frequency of intercourse and other behaviors before and after fertility treatments. Participants will not provide any identifying information. Completed questionnaires will be placed in a secure collection box to protect confidentiality. Data from approximately 500 participants will be analyzed to explore how infertility type (primary vs. secondary), duration of infertility, and the number of unsuccessful ART cycles relate to sexual function and behavior. Findings from this study may help healthcare providers better recognize and address the sexual health concerns of women with infertility. This study is approved by the McGill University Health Centre Research Ethics Board (REB #2025-11459).
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effects of Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technology on Sexual Function and Behavior
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Assigned female at birth
- Self-identify as a woman
- Age between 18 and 44 years
- Diagnosis of infertility
- Seeking fertility treatment at the MUHC Reproductive Centre
You will not qualify if you...
- Assigned male at birth
- Age 45 years or older
- Sexual practices that do not allow possibility of conception (e.g., same-sex relationships without use of assisted reproductive technologies)
- Seeking oocyte cryopreservation
- Individuals unwilling to complete the anonymous questionnaire
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
MUHC Reproductive Centre
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H2L 4S8
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
R
Rebecca L Eckler, MD
CONTACT
M
Michael H Dahan, MD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
1
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