Complementary Interventions Using Technology for Individuals With Infertility Using Assisted Reproductive Technology: A Scoping Review.

The review included very different designs, from randomized trials to cross-sectional and qualitative studies, so the findings cannot be combined into one estimate of benefit. Only eight of the 16 studies were randomized trials, and risk of bias varied, with nine studies low risk, seven moderate risk, and one high risk. Many studies had small samples and focused on specific regions, especially Europe and North America, so results may not generalise to other populations. Many studies focused only on women; only four included couples and three included both men and women. Some studies did not compare before and after intervention, did not report all measured outcomes, or used non-validated questionnaires, limiting conclusions about effectiveness.

The authors declared no conflicts of interest and had nothing to report. The paper lists Dongnam Health University as funder.

Do not read high satisfaction or improved knowledge as proof that digital interventions improve fertility outcomes. The review found no significant effect on pregnancy rates, and fertility-related quality of life was not improved in the one study that examined it.