Relationship between alexithymia and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in patients with a history of early pregnancy loss (EPL) after frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET): mediating effects of intolerance of uncertainty (IU)

This study identified relatively high alexithymia and PTSD scores among patients with a history of EPL after FET, accompanied by elevated levels of IU. The findings revealed a significant positive correlation between alexithymia and PTSD symptoms, and also confirmed that IU was significantly associated with both. Clinically, these observed correlations suggest that integrating routine screening for PTSD, alexithymia, and IU into clinical practice could provide an evidence-based strategy for improving the management of this population.