title: Perspectives of mild cycle IVF: a qualitative study.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The introduction of mild cycle IVF adds to the repertoire of fertility treatments. However, its place is still novel and is contested within the literature. Women's experiences of mild cycle IVF have received minimal attention. The aim of the study was to explore women's perspectives regarding mild cycle IVF.
  
  
  METHODS
  In this qualitative thematic analysis study, 17 women, and 2 partners were interviewed regarding their perceptions of 'mild' cycle IVF. Data were thematically analysed to identify the key aspects of participants' perceptions.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Participants reported that 'mild' cycle IVF offered a number of positive aspects, including the reduction in the intrusion of IVF procedures in women's lives, the short timeframe spent in awaiting the results and the way mild cycle worked with women's natural hormonal cycles.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  'Mild' cycle IVF was perceived positively by the participants particularly in terms of timeframes and the impact on their physical and emotional wellbeing.
authors: Centre for Midwifery and Women's Health Research, AUT University, Private Bag 92006, Auckland 1142, New Zealand. debbie.payne@aut.ac.nz
authors: Deborah
authors: D
authors: Payne
authors: Sonja
authors: S
authors: Goedeke
authors: Sarah
authors: S
authors: Balfour
authors: Guy
authors: G
authors: Gudex
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003657:Decision Making; D004644:Emotions; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007246:Infertility / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D009520:New Zealand; D010465:Perception; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D016387:Women's Health