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Counseling the infertile couple: when enough is enough.

R J Paulson1, M V Sauer

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles.

Obstetrics and Gynecology
|September 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Stopping fertility treatments after repeated failure is crucial. Clinicians should guide patients on when and how to cease therapy, managing emotional and financial costs effectively.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Infertility Treatment Counseling

Background:

  • Infertility treatments often lack defined endpoints for cessation after failure.
  • Repeatedly unsuccessful fertility therapy incurs significant emotional and financial burdens for couples.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of establishing clear cessation points in infertility treatment.
  • To provide clinicians with strategies for guiding patients in deciding to stop treatment.

Main Methods:

  • The study proposes a framework for managing treatment cessation.
  • Key recommendations include counseling, transparent success rate discussions, and setting time limits.

Main Results:

  • Acknowledging the imperfect nature of infertility treatment is essential.

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  • Clinicians should proactively discuss stopping treatment as a viable option.

    • Conclusions:

    • Integrating cessation strategies into infertility care supports patient autonomy.
    • Helping patients stop treatment can be a critical component of compassionate care.