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Women's infertility: challenges for practice.

J Carryer1, S Maclean

  • 1Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, Massey University.

Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Inc
|September 11, 1999
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Infertility affects both sexes, but women undergo most diagnostic and treatment procedures. Nurses and midwives face challenges in providing appropriate care amidst evolving infertility technologies and diverse patient experiences.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Nursing and Midwifery
  • Sociology of Health

Background:

  • Infertility impacts both men and women, yet women bear the brunt of diagnostic and treatment procedures.
  • The management of infertility is increasingly technologically advanced, often involving prolonged and complex interventions.
  • Nurses and midwives play a crucial role in supporting women through their infertility journeys.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review literature on how infertility is understood and experienced by women.
  • To explore the perspectives of nursing, medicine, feminist scholars, and the popular press on infertility.
  • To identify challenges faced by nurses and midwives in providing care for women experiencing infertility.

Main Methods:

  • A literature review synthesizing information from nursing, medical, feminist, and popular press sources.

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  • Analysis of differing perspectives on infertility and its management.
  • Consideration of the practical implications for healthcare providers.

    • Main Results:

    • Infertility management involves complex technologies and can be a lengthy process.
    • Diverse understandings and experiences of infertility exist across different fields and the public.
    • Nurses and midwives must navigate these varied perspectives to offer tailored care.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective care for women experiencing infertility requires nurses and midwives to understand and integrate multiple viewpoints.
    • Addressing the complexities of infertility management necessitates a holistic approach that considers the woman's individual experience.
    • Bridging the gap between technological advancements and the personal experience of infertility is key for appropriate nursing and midwifery care.