Perception of a single-session pre-in vitro fertilisation counselling service and attitudes towards support group: a survey of patients in Singapore.

Introduction: This study aimed to investigate patients' evaluation of a compulsory pre-in vitro fertilisation (IVF) counselling session in Singapore and determine their attitudes towards attending a support group during IVF treatment.

Methods: 464 patients due to undergo their first IVF treatment were recruited at the Clinic for Human Reproduction, National University Hospital, Singapore. Prior to IVF treatment, all patients attended a counselling session conducted by a clinical psychologist trained in infertility counselling.