Abstract Introduction: Infertility, defined as the inability to conceive after 1 year of unprotected intercourse, affects 15% of couples globally and is a significant source of psychological distress, especially in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). This study investigates whether psychotherapeutic interventions reduce distress and improve embryo implantation rates in IVF patients. Materials and Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted at two IVF centers in Chandigarh Tricity, India, between June 2023 and April 2024. Three hundred women, aged 21–45 years, were assigned to an experimental and a control group. The experimental group received a structured four-session psychotherapeutic intervention targeting stress, uncertainty, and anxiety, measured using validated scales before and after the intervention. Embryo implantation rates were also recorded. Data collection was followed by entry into Excel and analysis with IBM SPSS 27. Results: Compared to the control group, the experimental group showed significant reductions in stress, anxiety, and uncertainty. Embryo implantation was successful in 71.3% of the experimental group and 52.7% of the control group ( P = 0.001). The intervention also significantly lowered state and trait anxiety ( P < 0.001). Conclusion: Structured psychotherapeutic intervention effectively reduced psychological distress and improved IVF outcomes. These results suggest that psychotherapeutic support should be integral to IVF treatment for better emotional well-being and clinical success.
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