Why do infertile males use psychological couple counselling?

Pook, Martin; Röhrle, Bernd; Tuschen‐Caffier, Brunna; Krause, Walter

doi:10.1016/s0738-3991(00)00127-0

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“…In spite of no differences being observed between men with and without male factor infertility diagnoses, and in spite of no damaging reactions being observed in the subgroup of men studied after failed infertility treatment, 24% of the men in the male infertility group and 33% of the men in the female/ mixed/unknown infertility group, who had no previous contact with a psychologist thought it would have been useful to receive counselling. Pook et al (2001) suggest that one reason male patients seek counselling is that they feel responsible for the infertility. We interpreted the desire for counselling as a need for support when dealing with infertility and treatment irrespective of infertility diagnosis.…”

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The psychological influence of gender infertility diagnoses among men about to start IVF or ICSI treatment using their own sperm

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BACKGROUND: The aim of the present study was to investigate the psychological influence of gender infertility diagnoses among men in couples about to start their first IVF or ICSI treatment. METHODS: The study was a part of a prospective study of 65 men with male infertility diagnosis and 101 men in couples with female, mixed and unexplained infertility diagnoses. Of the 200 men invited, 166 agreed to participate (83% response rate). The men answered questionnaires concerning psychological and social factors on three occasions, at the information meeting held 2-4 weeks prior to first treatment, 1 h before oocyte retrieval and 2 weeks after the pregnancy test. RESULTS: The main findings of this study gave no indication that male infertility influenced men negatively concerning their experience of infertility, view of life and relationships and psychological well-being. We found that men with a male factor infertility diagnosis reacted in a similar way as compared with men in couples where the diagnosis was female, mixed or unexplained infertility. CONCLUSIONS: In general, men are well adjusted with regard to a first IVF/ICSI treatment cycle, independent of gender infertility diagnoses.

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“…It has been suggested that the needs of men and women in relation to infertility have to be studied and treated separately (Pook et al, 2001;Glover et al, 1998).…”

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The psychological influence of gender infertility diagnoses among men about to start IVF or ICSI treatment using their own sperm

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“…Researchers are conducting more systematic studies of the use and effectiveness of psychological interventions than was the case in the past (Domar et al 2000, McQueeney et al 1997, Pook et al 2001). A literature review of studies of the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions concludes that the evidence does not yet support the conclusion that counseling is beneficial (Boivin 2003).…”

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The experience of infertility: a review of recent literature

Greil¹,

Slauson-Blevins²,

McQuillan³

2010

Sociology of Health &Amp; Illness

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About 10 years ago Greil published a review and critique of the literature on the socio-psychological impact of infertility. He found at the time that most scholars treated infertility as a medical condition with psychological consequences rather than as a socially constructed reality. This article examines research published since the last review. More studies now place infertility within larger social contexts and social scientific frameworks although clinical emphases persist. Methodological problems remain but important improvements are also evident. We identify two vigorous research traditions in the social scientific study of infertility. One tradition uses primarily quantitative techniques to study clinic patients in order to improve service delivery and to assess the need for psychological counseling. The other tradition uses primarily qualitative research to capture the experiences of infertile people in a sociocultural context. We conclude that more attention is now being paid to the ways in which the experience of infertility is shaped by social context. We call for continued progress in the development of a distinctly sociological approach to infertility and for the continued integration of the two research traditions identified here.

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“…Recent literature reports that the “infertile man's struggles with infertility and his unique needs” are often overlooked and left unaddressed in conventional psychological research and treatment pathway. [40414243444546474849505152] Moreover, results from these investigations suggest that men (husbands) suffer from repeated treatments as much as their wives and face difficulties in emotional adaptation to involuntary childlessness. Furthermore, these findings are due to the fact that infertile men in comparison to women tend to repress their grief and emotions and are far less expressive about their psychosocial problems.…”

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“…Men face greater self and social stigma related and which is why they show a general disinterest toward seeking mental health services. [404647] Recent guidelines[484950515253] on psychosocial care for subfertile men propose that interventions for men should exclusively focus on:…”

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Role of mental health practitioner in infertility clinics: A review on past, present and future directions

2018

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A large body of literature has emerged over the past four decades which highlights the need to address emotional needs in infertility and integrates psychological services within routine fertility care. Evidenced-based guidelines in most countries propagate that the mental health expert (MHP) plays a vital role as a team member in reducing the impact of infertility on the lives of patients, across all stages of treatment. In accordance with these global developments, inclusion of psychosocial care in fertility treatments is an upcoming trend in our nation. This review article brings forth the traditional role of MHP in infertility, compares patient-centered care with counseling, and elaborates on the guidelines on determinants of patient needs and suitability for structured psychological interventions. It also highlights the evidence-based studies on the application of psychotherapy in infertility.

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Why do infertile males use psychological couple counselling?

Cited by 13 publications

References 26 publications

The psychological influence of gender infertility diagnoses among men about to start IVF or ICSI treatment using their own sperm

The psychological influence of gender infertility diagnoses among men about to start IVF or ICSI treatment using their own sperm

The experience of infertility: a review of recent literature

Role of mental health practitioner in infertility clinics: A review on past, present and future directions

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