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What the king can not see.

G Corea

    Women & Health
    |January 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study examines the physician-scientist perspective on in vitro fertilization (IVF) versus women's lived experiences. It questions assumptions about maternal desire, the efficacy of reproductive technologies, and IVF success rates for infertile women.

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    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Medicine
    • Sociology of Science
    • Medical Ethics

    Background:

    • The development of in vitro fertilization (IVF) has been largely shaped by the physician-scientist's viewpoint.
    • Societal expectations and medical advancements influence perceptions of infertility and motherhood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To contrast the physician-scientist's perspective on IVF with the actual experiences of women undergoing the procedure.
    • To critically evaluate prevailing assumptions about female desire for motherhood and the role of reproductive technologies.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of physician-scientist narratives and patient experiences.
    • Critical examination of the discourse surrounding new reproductive technologies.

    Main Results:

    • The study challenges the notion that women possess an overriding, desperate desire for motherhood.
    • It questions the perceived success rates and outcomes of IVF programs for women seeking fertility treatments.
    • Discrepancies are highlighted between the 'king's' (physician-scientist's) view and women's lived realities of IVF.

    Conclusions:

    • The paper argues for a more nuanced understanding of women's reproductive journeys beyond the physician-scientist's framework.
    • It suggests that the narrative of IVF success may not align with the complex experiences of all women.
    • Re-evaluating the assumptions underpinning reproductive technologies is crucial for patient-centered care.

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