Traditional practices used by the infertile women to become pregnant and their effects on the quality of life

The present research was planned to determine the traditional practices used by infertile women to become pregnant and their effects on the quality of life. A hospital‐based, descriptive and cross‐sectional study. Participant Information Forms and SF‐36 quality of life scales were applied to 269 women diagnosed as infertile. Some of the infertile women (32.7%) were determined to use a traditional method. The traditional methods used by women included herbal remedies (those edible and drinkable) (87.5%), sitting on the herbal mixtures (8%) and using both practices (4.5%). The SF‐36 Mental Health component was determined to be better in infertile women not using traditional practices than those using traditional practices (P < 0.05). Considering the results of the study, health professionals can question women about the traditional practices and guide them about their damages.