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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive health
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Fertility barriers significantly impact individual well-being.
  • Long-term effects of fertility challenges on couple relationships are less understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between fertility barriers (infertility, pregnancy loss) and couple relationship stability and dissolution.
  • To identify the unique stressors associated with fertility barriers in relationships.

Main Methods:

  • Logistic regression analyses were performed.
  • A nationally representative sample of 3,407 U.S. women (ages 25-45) in heterosexual unions was used.
  • Perceived relationship stability and dissolution were the primary outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Experiencing infertility alongside pregnancy loss uniquely increases perceptions of relationship instability.
  • Fertility barriers were not significantly associated with relationship dissolution.
  • Women with fertility barriers perceived greater relationship instability compared to those without.

Conclusions:

  • Fertility barriers are significant stressors impacting relationship perceptions.
  • While perceived instability is common, fertility barriers do not necessarily lead to relationship dissolution.
  • Mental health professionals can aid couples in communication and coping with fertility-related trauma to mitigate adverse relationship impacts.