Family planning and psychosocial support for infertile couples

Abstract

The psychosocial support and the scientific information provided to those women who participate in IVF programs are insufficient. In order to succeed in an IVF program, the women must be assisted by a doctor with much medical experience. The study shows that 59.3% of the women studied sought more medical information and another 32.5% sought emotional support. These percentages varied with reference to education, age and origin. These kinds of services must be provided by family planning centers.

Emotional reaction to diagnosis of infertility in Kuwait and successful clients' perception of nurses' role during treatment

“…The Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority (HFEA) Code of Practice identifies three types of compulsory counseling for clients undergoing In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF): Implication counseling to educate them on the implications of their treatment option; support counseling to assist them during the period of emotional stress; and therapeutic counseling to help them cope with the consequences of treatment and adjust their expectations and acceptance of their situation [8]. This supports the rationale for suggesting that counseling for IVF clients should be provided by specialist doctors, because these women are seeking clarification of their problems more than just emotional support [9]. This may be true, but most infertile clients at different times during their treatment also need emotional and social support, which nurses can provide.…”

A phenomenological exploration of the mental health experiences of young women with diminished ovarian reserve

“…When presented with the potential need for donor eggs, some individuals were resolute and content in their choice to not use any type of donor, while others grieved over the lost chance of becoming a biological mother. Providers are urged to consider more goal-concordant care by examining their motives behind suggesting donor eggs, increasing patient-provider communication, and tailoring care to meet patient needs and desires (Elk & Gazaway, 2021;Sanders et al, 2018) resources are provided (Hoff et al, 2018;Salakos et al, 2004), participants in this study encountered significant emotional distress, yet providers rarely addressed mental health. Participants suggested integrating mental health screenings, infertility-specific counseling, and resources, like education, support groups, or peer-to-peer support into fertility clinics as a standard of care.…”

“…Involuntary childlessness creates significant emotional turmoil (Galst, 2018). Many patients desire mental health support but report a lack of resources from their reproductive providers (Gelgoot et al, 2020; Hoff et al, 2018; Salakos et al, 2004). Women with infertility report anxiety and depression symptoms 25%–60% of the time (Domar et al, 1992; Rooney & Domar, 2018).…”

Psychologische Beratung und Psychotherapie bei ungewollter Kinderlosigkeit

“…IVF-Patienten wünschen sich primär Information über die Behandlung und einen Zugang zu professionellen psychosozialen Diensten [89]. Nach der IVF-Behandlung gaben 230 Frauen an, ein Bedürf-nis nach mehr Anerkennung ihres Leidens gehabt zu haben sowie Wünsche nach mehr Respekt und Würde in der Behandlung [90]. Die häufigsten Themen einer Internetberatung für infertile Frauen kreisten um die Bewältigung der Infertilität, den Kinderwunsch und um medizinische Fragen [91].…”