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Adjusting to life when assisted conception fails

P Kemeter1, J Fiegl

  • 1Institute of Reproductive Medicine and Psychosomatics of Infertility, Vienna, Austria.

Human Reproduction (Oxford, England)
|June 10, 1998
PubMed
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Psychosomatic care is vital for reproductive health. Integrating medical treatment with psychological counseling for assisted reproductive technology (ART) failure improves outcomes, with many patients conceiving or opting for adoption.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Reproductive Psychology

Background:

  • Every physical health issue, including infertility, has an emotional component.
  • Assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatments can cause significant emotional distress.

Observation:

  • Couples undergoing ART failure participate in joint counseling sessions with two counselors.
  • Sessions focus on addressing psychogenic distress, stress, and iatrogenic factors related to infertility and treatment outcomes.

Findings:

  • Patients who consciously perceive the psychological impact of infertility and treatment failure often address their emotional needs.
  • Approximately 30% of patients achieve conception after counseling, and 20% opt for adoption.
  • A significant portion of patients remain in a state of inaction, neither pursuing further treatment nor seeking ongoing support.

Implications:

  • Integrating psychological support into fertility treatments is crucial for patient well-being and can improve conception rates.
  • The study suggests an adaptive coping model for managing reproductive failure.
  • Further research is needed to understand and support the subgroup of patients who do not engage in further action.

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