Factors related to decisions about infertility treatment

This descriptive study identifies preferences that 147 persons with infertility held about treatment options and the factors they perceived as most important in making decisions about undergoing various treatments. Medical regimens, artificial insemination with husband's sperm, and surgical procedures are identified as the preferred treatments. The most important factors influencing couples' decisions about infertility treatments are personal beliefs, partner's beliefs, physician's advice, and emotional stress. Implications for nurses in the role of decision counselor are suggested.