Cochrane Database Syst Rev September 2023 PMID 37709293

Timed intercourse for couples trying to conceive.

Tatjana Gibbons, Jane Reavey, Ektoras X Georgiou, Christian M Becker

Mentions

61
Peak: 33 in Sep 2023
across 6 sources since Jul 2022

Extended reach

871,675
potential audience

Total likes

2,041

Video views

512,076

Mentions per month

Jul 2022 – Sep 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter29 posts
  • News17 articles
  • Facebook10 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Blogs2 articles
  • LinkedIn1 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Several discussions highlight the importance of timing in fertility, with phrases like 'probablemente mejora las tasas de embarazo' and references to new reviews supporting the use of ovulation tests. The tone is mostly positive, emphasizing the evidence-based benefits and recent updates, which underline a strong consensus on its practical impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions are supportive of the findings, emphasizing the effectiveness of timed intercourse as supported by recent reviews.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high engagement, with many referencing updates, studies, and conferences, indicating strong interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

The social discussions cite specific research, updates, and technical details, showing moderate depth of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The widespread sharing of study updates and conference mentions suggest the publication influences ongoing research and clinical practices.

Abstract in brief

  • The text explains how timed intercourse, which involves predicting ovulation to increase chances of conception, is used by couples trying to conceive, with methods including hormonal tests, tracking body signs, and apps.
  • It reviews research from randomized controlled trials to evaluate whether these ovulation prediction methods effectively improve pregnancy success rates and weigh the potential stress and costs involved.
  • The study compares different timing techniques against each other or without any prediction, focusing on outcomes like live birth rates, pregnancy rates, and emotional or physical adverse effects.

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Cochrane Gynaecology & Fertility
@CochraneCGF · X

Just published! 2 studies added in this updated #Cochrane review of timed intercourse for couples trying to conceive. Read the review here: https://t.co/CO2gK25BjC. #conception https://t.co/Szx2829tj7

Sep 15, 2023 · 17 likes · 6 shares · 1,614 followers View post →
EARLの医学&AIノート
@EARL_med_tw · X

Sep 19, 2023 · 11 likes · 1 share · 149,675 followers View post →
CochraneIberoamerica
@CochraneIberoam · X

El momento adecuado del coito puede influir en la fertilidad. Una actualización de una revisión @CochraneCGF concluye que el coito programado mediante pruebas de ovulación en orina probablemente mejora las tasas de embarazo en mujeres menores de 40 años: https://t.co/PX7ozkf4jp https://t.co/lZOqr9e6ZI

Sep 25, 2023 · 9 likes · 3 shares · 14,422 followers View post →
Cochrane Gynaecology & Fertility
@CochraneCGF · X

Join @cochraneCGF author @GibbonsTatjana at Session 60: Lifestyle factors and reproduction today July 5 at 15:15 CEST in auditorium O-178 Timed intercourse for couples trying to conceive: an updated #Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis #ESHRE2022 @ESHRE

Jul 5, 2022 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 1,614 followers View post →
Cochrane France
@CochraneFrance · X

Jan 8, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,559 followers View post →
OxfordEndoCaRe
@OxfordEndoCaRe · X

When it comes to falling pregnant, timing really does matter! A new Cochrane review by Tatjana Gibbons and Christian Becker, found moderate quality evidence for the use of urine ovulation tests for couples trying to conceive https://t.co/ZRSlzC3YxV

Sep 24, 2023 · 1 like · 597 followers View post →

All mentions

Masahiro Banno
@MasahiroBanno · X

Timed intercourse for couples trying to conceive #Cochrane #CochraneJapan https://t.co/bhYu0F19ZV

Dec 10, 2024 · 295 followers View post →
erav
@eravkimer · X

尿での排卵検査については 使ってタイミングとった方が使わない場合より 妊娠/陽性、出産率が30%くらい⬆️ って去年報告されてたな (コクランレビューより。詳細は https://t.co/BQodkGHRww ) もし妊活おりものシートも 同じくらい効果があったら 尿だと忘れちゃう!とかって人は すごく助かるね

Jan 13, 2024 · 1 like · 12 followers View post →
Sylvie Dellus
@SylvieDellus · X

RT @CochraneFrance:

Jan 8, 2024 · 1 share · 2,651 followers View post →
Cochrane France
@CochraneFrance · X

Jan 8, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,559 followers View post →
Damián Levy
@damianelevy · X

RT @CochraneIberoam: El momento adecuado del coito puede influir en la fertilidad. Una actualización de una revisión @CochraneCGF concluye…

Sep 25, 2023 · 3 shares · 738 followers View post →
Javier Haro
@harovj · X

RT @CochraneIberoam: El momento adecuado del coito puede influir en la fertilidad. Una actualización de una revisión @CochraneCGF concluye…

Sep 25, 2023 · 3 shares · 874 followers View post →
Patricio Procel
@procel_patricio · X

RT @CochraneIberoam: El momento adecuado del coito puede influir en la fertilidad. Una actualización de una revisión @CochraneCGF concluye…

Sep 25, 2023 · 3 shares · 82 followers View post →
CochraneIberoamerica
@CochraneIberoam · X

El momento adecuado del coito puede influir en la fertilidad. Una actualización de una revisión @CochraneCGF concluye que el coito programado mediante pruebas de ovulación en orina probablemente mejora las tasas de embarazo en mujeres menores de 40 años: https://t.co/PX7ozkf4jp https://t.co/lZOqr9e6ZI

Sep 25, 2023 · 9 likes · 3 shares · 14,422 followers View post →
OxfordEndoCaRe
@OxfordEndoCaRe · X

When it comes to falling pregnant, timing really does matter! A new Cochrane review by Tatjana Gibbons and Christian Becker, found moderate quality evidence for the use of urine ovulation tests for couples trying to conceive https://t.co/ZRSlzC3YxV

Sep 24, 2023 · 1 like · 597 followers View post →
Lauren Berson Sugarman
@LaurenBerson · X

5/We knew this but a new review confirms that timed intercourse using at-home OPKs improves live birth and pregnancy rates in women under 40 who had been trying to conceive for less than a year, compared to intercourse without ovulation prediction. ✅ https://t.co/4sKf0oTrKm

Sep 22, 2023 · 9,266 followers View post →
john ヘイ!smith
@tjsbath · X

RT @EARL_med_tw:

Sep 19, 2023 · 1 share · 300 followers View post →
EARLの医学&AIノート
@EARL_med_tw · X

Sep 19, 2023 · 11 likes · 1 share · 149,675 followers View post →
Cochrane Australia
@CochraneAus · X

Timed intercourse for couples trying to conceive

Sep 18, 2023 · 3,284 followers View post →
Cochrane Consumer Network
@CochraneConsumr · X

RT @cochrane_nz: New Cochrane review: Timed intercourse for couples trying to conceive https://t.co/ep4EyucTkx https://t.co/huDwkGkQYr

Sep 18, 2023 · 1 share · 5,996 followers View post →
Cochrane Australia
@CochraneAus · X

RT @CochraneCGF: Just published! 2 studies added in this updated #Cochrane review of timed intercourse for couples trying to conceive. Read…

Sep 17, 2023 · 6 shares · 3,284 followers View post →
Cochrane New Zealand
@cochrane_nz · X

New Cochrane review: Timed intercourse for couples trying to conceive https://t.co/ep4EyucTkx https://t.co/huDwkGkQYr

Sep 17, 2023 · 1 share · 1,054 followers View post →
Cynthia
@fidrachuwa · X

RT @CochraneCGF: Just published! 2 studies added in this updated #Cochrane review of timed intercourse for couples trying to conceive. Read…

Sep 16, 2023 · 6 shares · 1,289 followers View post →
Herbert Bachler
@Innsbruck99 · X

Timed intercourse for couples trying to conceive - Gibbons, T - 2023 | Cochrane Library https://t.co/62agRts8Ue

Sep 15, 2023 · 454 followers View post →
The Cochrane Library
@CochraneLibrary · X

RT @CochraneCGF: Just published! 2 studies added in this updated #Cochrane review of timed intercourse for couples trying to conceive. Read…

Sep 15, 2023 · 6 shares · 76,565 followers View post →
Ian medical
@IanMedical · X

RT @CochraneLibrary: Timed intercourse for couples trying to conceive

Sep 15, 2023 · 1 share · 405 followers View post →
The Cochrane Library
@CochraneLibrary · X

Timed intercourse for couples trying to conceive

Sep 15, 2023 · 1 share · 76,565 followers View post →
Cochrane Africa
@CochraneAfrica · X

RT @CochraneCGF: Just published! 2 studies added in this updated #Cochrane review of timed intercourse for couples trying to conceive. Read…

Sep 15, 2023 · 6 shares · 862 followers View post →
Claudia Massarotti, MD
@maclaudiaa · X

RT @CochraneCGF: Just published! 2 studies added in this updated #Cochrane review of timed intercourse for couples trying to conceive. Read…

Sep 15, 2023 · 6 shares · 2,272 followers View post →
Pippa Sangster
@Pippa_Sangster · X

RT @CochraneCGF: Just published! 2 studies added in this updated #Cochrane review of timed intercourse for couples trying to conceive. Read…

Sep 15, 2023 · 6 shares · 1,551 followers View post →
Cochrane Gynaecology & Fertility
@CochraneCGF · X

Just published! 2 studies added in this updated #Cochrane review of timed intercourse for couples trying to conceive. Read the review here: https://t.co/CO2gK25BjC. #conception https://t.co/Szx2829tj7

Sep 15, 2023 · 17 likes · 6 shares · 1,614 followers View post →
Dr Tatjana Gibbons
@GibbonsTatjana · X

RT @CochraneCGF: Join @cochraneCGF author @GibbonsTatjana at Session 60: Lifestyle factors and reproduction today July 5 at 15:15 CEST in…

Jul 6, 2022 · 3 shares · 122 followers View post →
Dr. IGB (OB_Gynecologist Consultant)
@dibiaumuagbala · X

RT @CochraneCGF: Join @cochraneCGF author @GibbonsTatjana at Session 60: Lifestyle factors and reproduction today July 5 at 15:15 CEST in…

Jul 5, 2022 · 3 shares · 540 followers View post →
Kausy
@EmbryologyInfo · X

RT @CochraneCGF: Join @cochraneCGF author @GibbonsTatjana at Session 60: Lifestyle factors and reproduction today July 5 at 15:15 CEST in…

Jul 5, 2022 · 3 shares · 1,210 followers View post →
Cochrane Gynaecology & Fertility
@CochraneCGF · X

Join @cochraneCGF author @GibbonsTatjana at Session 60: Lifestyle factors and reproduction today July 5 at 15:15 CEST in auditorium O-178 Timed intercourse for couples trying to conceive: an updated #Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis #ESHRE2022 @ESHRE

Jul 5, 2022 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 1,614 followers View post →
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