Grief, depression, and coping in women undergoing infertility treatment

Lukse, Michelle Prince; Vacc, Nicholas A.

doi:10.1016/s0029-7844(98)00432-3

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“…Women may obsess over their infertility and the potential of successful treatment which can affect daily life [30,40]. Indeed, infertility may cause women to isolate themselves.…”

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Psychosocial Problems and Coping Strategies among Turkish Women with Infertility

Karaca

Ünsal

2015

Asian Nursing Research

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“…Women may obsess over their infertility and the potential of successful treatment which can affect daily life [30,40]. Indeed, infertility may cause women to isolate themselves.…”

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Psychosocial Problems and Coping Strategies among Turkish Women with Infertility

Karaca

Ünsal

2015

Asian Nursing Research

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“…A number of studies have examined the psychosocial impact of IVF on both women and couples (7,8). Women undergoing IVF treatment usually experience adverse psychological symptoms, such as increased levels of anxiety (9), depression (10,11), and emotional stress (12,13). The diagnostic and treatment procedures involve physical discomfort and frequently disturb day-to-day routines and sexual functioning (14).…”

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Body-mind-spirit intervention for IVF Women

Chan

et al. 2005

J Assist Reprod Genet

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Background : Literature supports the efficacy of psychosocial intervention for infertile women. An eastern bodymind-spirit group intervention has been developed to help infertile women in the Chinese population cope with the distress arising from IVF treatment. Methods : The eastern body-mind-spirit group intervention adopts a bio-psycho-social-spiritual health model, recognizing the strong association between mind, body, and spirit. Chinese philosophies and concepts of health will be integrated into the intervention, helping participants to regain balance and harmony both within themselves and between them and the environment. In this paper, a revisiting of assumptions, therapeutic goals, and the therapeutic process underlying this model are outlined. Program evaluation in terms of descriptive literary sketch done by the participants will be listed so as to illustrate the clinical process. Conclusions : It was shown and reflected that the eastern Body-Mind-Spirit approach could enhance the holistic health of IVF women. Further investigation on the program efficacy is then suggested. KEY WORDS:Body-mind-spirit; Chinese; counseling; infertility; IVF; psychosocial intervention. INTRODUCTIONChildbearing is commonly assumed to be a natural and inevitable part of being a woman (1,2). Although there is an increasing tendency among women in developed countries to delay both marriage and childbearing (3), motherhood is still closely connected with womanhood and believed to provide identity and status for women (4,5). In contemporary Chinese societies, womanhood is expressed through a diverse range of societal and familial roles. Women are expected to conform to the gender stereotyped role of 'xiang fu jiao zi' (supporting her husband and rearing sons). Rearing sons is especially important as there has been a longstanding societal preference for sons over daughters and sons will carry on a family's ancestral name when having offspring, while females do not. The Chinese word hao (good) is composed of a son and a daughter. In Chinese societies such as Hong Kong, four members in a household would be ideal for many couples. Therefore, infertility represents a barrier to gender and societal role fulfillment, and exerts a considerable impact on the women's lives.In vitro fertilization (IVF), which can help infertile couples to realize their hopes for a family, nevertheless consumes emotions, time, money, and energy-and may not result in the desired-for child. The success rates of IVF remain low, with a live birth rate per IVF cycle of around 22% (6). A number of studies have examined the psychosocial impact of IVF on both women and couples (7,8). Women undergoing IVF treatment usually experience adverse psychological symptoms, such as increased levels of anxiety (9), depression (10,11), and emotional stress (12,13). The diagnostic and treatment procedures involve physical discomfort and frequently disturb day-to-day routines and sexual functioning (14).Physical well-being and psychosocial well-being are interrelated. Body func...

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“…Decreased in marital satisfaction and adjustment have been documented (Leiblum et al, 1998). Anger, tension, depression, anxiety, guilt, and frustration are emotions fueled by the infertility experience (Anderson, Sharpe, Rattray, & Irvine, 2003;Lukse & Vacc, 1999;Merari, Cherit, & Modan, 2002).…”

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“…SOURCE: Adapted from the American Fertility Association (2004), the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (http://www.asrm.org), Bashford (1999), Focus on Fertility (http://www.focusonfertility.org), Hsu and Kuo (2002), Johnson (1996), Lukse and Vacc (1999);and Sherrod (2004).…”

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The Pain and the Promise of Unfilled Dreams: Infertile Couples

Callister¹

2006

Handbook of Families &Amp; Health: Interdisciplinary Perspectives

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Grief, depression, and coping in women undergoing infertility treatment

Cited by 80 publications

References 16 publications

Psychosocial Problems and Coping Strategies among Turkish Women with Infertility

Psychosocial Problems and Coping Strategies among Turkish Women with Infertility

Body-mind-spirit intervention for IVF Women

The Pain and the Promise of Unfilled Dreams: Infertile Couples

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