Back ground: infertility poses a substantial public health problem for women of reproductive age,
globally. Infertility can be overcome with a variety of emerging assisted reproductive technologies
(ARTs). Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the factors affecting Successful in Vitro
Fertilization Process. Design: Descriptive study was used in this study. Sample All women admitted
to IVF process unit at maternity hospital in last two years 500 women and took 125 women in six months.
Setting: This study was conducted in the in vitro fertilization unit at Ain Shams University
Maternity Hospital. Data collection: include: 4 Tools:tool1 Structured interviewing questionnaire;
Tool2 infertility factors assessment sheets,Tool3 State trait anxiety inventory scale Tool4 likert
scale assessment sheet of attitude of couple. . Results This study showed that there was statistical
significant relation between the two study groups regarding factors affecting successful IVF process
(Age), while there was highly statistical significant relation between the two study groups regarding
their income and BMI. The study revealed that there was no statistical significant relation between
the two study groups regarding factors affecting successful IVF process regarding attitude, anxiety,
medical, gynecological, obstetric and environmental factors. Conclusion: the current study
concluded that there was a statistically significant relation between the two study groups regarding
their( age ,income, BMI)as the factors affecting successful IVF process. Furthermore, more than
half of the unsuccessful group had moderate anxiety level, and uncertain attitude regard IVF process.
Recommendations: Increase awareness of newly married couples about reproductive health.
Design an education program about the IVF process and study its effect on women's anxiety levels.