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[Psychological considerations in the wish for refertilization].

H Herrmann, M Anderer, E Neeser

    Geburtshilfe Und Frauenheilkunde
    |March 1, 1985
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    Women seeking refertilization often cite new partners or loss of a child as reasons. Sterilization decisions were frequently influenced by social, financial, or marital difficulties, with inadequate counseling.

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    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Medicine
    • Psychology

    Context:

    • Evaluated 51 women seeking refertilization.
    • Assessed psychological state during sterilization and reasons for desiring reversal.
    • Utilized a half-standardized questionnaire and the Giessen-test (psychological personality inventory).

    Purpose:

    • To understand the psychological factors and life circumstances influencing decisions for sterilization and subsequent desire for refertilization.
    • To explore the correlation between personal situation changes and the wish for fertility restoration.

    Summary:

    • Sterilization was often initiated by women due to social, financial, or marital issues, sometimes during other gynecological procedures.
    • Inadequate psychological and social counseling was common.
    • Refertilization desires stemmed primarily from new partnerships (29/51), loss of a child (10/51), or unexplained personal changes (12/51).

    Impact:

    • Highlights the complex interplay of personal circumstances, psychological well-being, and reproductive choices.
    • Suggests a need for comprehensive counseling before sterilization to mitigate future regret.
    • Identifies refertilization desire as potentially linked to self-understanding conflicts and depressive tendencies.

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