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Hya KM, Huang Z, Chua CMS, Shorey S. Experiences of men undergoing assisted reproductive technology: A qualitative systematic review. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2024; 165:9-21. [PMID: 37694768 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.15082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Many infertile couples undergo assisted reproductive technology (ART) to increase pregnancy chances, with many of them experiencing psychosocial distress. Although research has been performed on women's experiences of ART, there is limited focus on men. OBJECTIVE This systematic review consolidated and synthesized men's experiences with ART to better understand their needs and challenges to support them. SEARCH STRATEGY Nine electronic databases were searched from the inception date until November 2022. SELECTION CRITERIA This review included published and unpublished primary studies with qualitative methodologies exploring men's experiences with ART. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS The screening of studies, methodological assessment, data extraction, and analysis were conducted by two reviewers independently. The data were thematically synthesized. MAIN RESULTS Fifteen studies were included. An overarching theme of "despair to destiny" was identified, with four synthesized themes: (1) "the roller coaster ride," (2) "what made it from bad to worse?", (3) "what kept men going?", and (4) "hopeful for the future." CONCLUSION Men undergoing ART experienced struggles, a transition of emotions, and a need for support as they attempted to cope with unknowns while remaining hopeful for future outcomes. There is a need for health care interventions and policies to address the issue to improve the well-being of male ART patients. Interventions should be tailored to the specific support groups that cater to the emotional and informational needs of male ART patients. Future research should focus on the influence of cultural sensitivities on men's ART experiences, to tailor support programs to address their psychological needs during ART.
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- Kia Min Hya
- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- NUS Bia-Echo Asia Centre for Reproductive Longevity and Equality (ACRLE), Singapore, Singapore
- Undergraduate Medical Education, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, YLLSoM, NUS, Singapore, Singapore
- Departments of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Physiology, YLLSoM, NUS, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, National University Health Systems, Singapore, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Chamorro PP, Herruzo J, Pino MJ, Casas-Rosal JC. Coping, social support and medical factors on psychosocial impact in couples experiencing infertility. JOURNAL OF SEX & MARITAL THERAPY 2023; 50:197-215. [PMID: 37867461 DOI: 10.1080/0092623x.2023.2269983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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This study assessed dyadically the relationship between psychosocial impact of infertility experienced by 87 couples and individual coping strategies, perceived social support and some medical factors. Although problem-focused strategies emerged as positive, certain side effects on partner were revealed. Social support was related to psychosocial outcomes in a positive way, cognitive component of coping strategies resulted as a prominent factor on individual's adjustment as well as the partner's role. Findings suggest the convenience of promoting the awareness about the effects of each partner's feelings, behaviors and beliefs on his/her individual's well-being in this field due to the interdependent context in which they are. Infertility counselors may foster this process by evaluating and educating to them about the functionality of these factors.
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- Psychology Department, University of Cordoba, Córdoba, Spain
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- Psychology Department, University of Cordoba, Córdoba, Spain
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Ni Y, Shen H, Yao H, Zhang E, Tong C, Qian W, Huang L, Wu X, Feng Q. Differences in Fertility-Related Quality of Life and Emotional Status Among Women Undergoing Different IVF Treatment Cycles. Psychol Res Behav Manag 2023; 16:1873-1882. [PMID: 37250753 PMCID: PMC10216870 DOI: 10.2147/prbm.s411740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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Objective The present study aimed to provide more insight into the possible differences in the fertility-related quality of life (FertiQoL) and emotional status of women undergoing different cycles of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. Methods A prospective cohort study was performed, and a total of 432 women undergoing IVF treatment were recruited. FertiQoL scale, self-rating anxiety scale (SAS), self-rating depression scale (SDS), and perceived social support scale (PSSS) were used to analyze fertility-related QoL and emotional status. Data were analyzed comparing women undergoing different cycles of IVF treatments. Results A significant decrease in FertiQoL scores occurred in women with increased cycles of IVF treatment. Both anxiety and depression scores significantly increased with increased cycles of attempting IVF treatment. There was no significant difference detected in perceived social support among groups. Conclusion With the increase in the number of IVF treatment cycles, women's FertiQoL gradually decreased, while the risk of anxiety and depression gradually increased.
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- Ying Ni
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Nursing, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Nursing, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Xianda College of Economics and Humanities, Shanghai International Studies University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nursing, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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Abu-Sharkia S, Taubman - Ben-Ari O, Mofareh A. Personal Growth and Life Satisfaction during Fertility Treatment-A Comparison between Arab and Jewish Women. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:2187. [PMID: 36767553 PMCID: PMC9915886 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20032187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Coping with difficulty conceiving and the ensuing fertility treatments is a stressful experience that impacts many aspects of women's lives. On the basis of Lazarus and Folkman's model of stress and coping and Schaefer and Moos's model of personal growth, and in view of the sparse literature on cultural aspects of infertility and personal growth, this study examined the relationship between stress on the one hand and personal growth and life satisfaction on the other among Arab and Jewish Israeli women. Furthermore, it investigated the moderating role played by perceived stigma, coping flexibility, cultural orientation (individualism and collectivism), and ethnicity. Two hundred five Arab and Jewish Israeli women undergoing fertility treatment completed self-report questionnaires. The results show that Arab women reported higher levels of personal growth and individualism than Jewish women. In the whole sample, a linear negative relationship was found between stress and life satisfaction, and a curvilinear relationship was found between stress and personal growth. In addition, perceived stigma, collectivism, individualism, and coping flexibility were found to moderate the association between perceived stress and personal growth. The findings provide further understanding of personal growth in the context of infertility, showing that personal resources and perceptions are more important than cultural differences in this regard.
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- Salam Abu-Sharkia
- The Louis and Gabi Weisfeld School of Social Work, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan 5290002, Israel
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- The Louis and Gabi Weisfeld School of Social Work, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan 5290002, Israel
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- Clalit Health Services (Kupat Holim Clalit), Jerusalem 9112102, Israel
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Connolly MP, Panda S, Mburu G, Matsaseng T, Kiarie J. Estimating the government public economic benefits attributed to investing in assisted reproductive technology: a South African case study. REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE & SOCIETY ONLINE 2021; 12:14-21. [PMID: 33033757 PMCID: PMC7533353 DOI: 10.1016/j.rbms.2020.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2020] [Revised: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Limited resources and high treatment costs are arguments often used in many public health systems in low- and middle-income countries to justify providing limited treatments for people with infertility. In this analysis, we apply a government public economic perspective to evaluate public subsidy for in-vitro fertilization (IVF) in South Africa. A fiscal model was developed that considered lifetime direct and indirect taxes paid and government transfers received by a child conceived by IVF. The model was constructed from public data sources and was adjusted for mortality, age-specific educational costs, participation in the informal economy, proportions of persons receiving social grants, and health costs. Based on current proportions of individuals receiving social grants and average payments, including education and health costs, we estimate each citizen will receive ZAR513,165 (USD35,587) in transfers over their lifetime. Based on inflated age-specific earnings, we estimate lifetime direct and indirect taxes paid per citizen of ZAR452,869 (USD31,405) and ZAR494,521 (USD34,294), respectively, which also includes adjustments for the proportions of persons participating in the informal economy. The lifetime net tax after deducting transfers was estimated to be ZAR434,225 (USD31,112) per person. Based on the average IVF investment cost needed to achieve one live birth, the fiscal return on investment (ROI) for the South African Government is 5.64. Varying the discount rate from 4% to 7%, the ROI ranged from 9.54 to 1.53, respectively. Positive economic benefits can emanate from public financing of IVF. The fiscal analytic framework described here can be a useful approach for health services to evaluate future public economic benefits.
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- Mark P. Connolly
- University of Groningen, Department of Pharmacy, Unit of Pharmacoeconomics, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Global Market Access Solutions Sarl, St-Prex, Switzerland
- Corresponding author.
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- Global Market Access Solutions Sarl, St-Prex, Switzerland
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- Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
- Reproductive Medicine Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Academic Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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Cusatis R, Fergestrom N, Cooper A, Schoyer KD, Kruper A, Sandlow J, Strawn E, Flynn KE. Too much time? Time use and fertility-specific quality of life among men and women seeking specialty care for infertility. BMC Psychol 2019; 7:45. [PMID: 31288855 PMCID: PMC6617689 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-019-0312-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2019] [Accepted: 06/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background There are known gender differences in the impacts infertility has on quality of life and well-being. Less is known about how infertile couples spend time on fertility-related tasks and associations with quality of life. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether time spent on tasks related to family-building decision-making (including research, reflection, discussions with partner, discussions with others, and logistics) were associated with fertility-specific quality of life or anxiety among new patients. Methods Couples or individuals (N = 156) with upcoming initial consultations with a reproductive specialist completed the Fertility Quality of Life (FertiQoL) tool, which produces a Core (total) score and four subscales: Emotional, Relational, Social, and Mind-Body. We developed questions to measure time spent in the previous 24 h on tasks related to family-building. We tested for differences by gender in time use (McNemar’s Test) and used ordinary least squares regression to analyze the relationship between time use and FertiQoL scores. Results In the week before a new consultation, a higher percentage of women reported time spent in the past 24 h in research, reflecting, discussion with others, and logistics compared to male partners (all p < 0.05). In adjusted models, more time spent reflecting was associated with worse FertiQoL scores for both men and women, as well as with higher anxiety for men. Time spent in discussion with others was associated with higher anxiety for women but better Social FertiQoL scores for men. Conclusions Couples seeking infertility consultation with a specialist reported spending time on tasks related to family-building before the initial visit. There were gender differences in the amount of time spent on these tasks, and time was associated with fertility-specific quality of life and anxiety.
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- Rachel Cusatis
- Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 W. Watertown Plank Rd, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA.
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- Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 W. Watertown Plank Rd, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA
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- Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 W. Watertown Plank Rd, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA
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- Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 W. Watertown Plank Rd, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA
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- Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 W. Watertown Plank Rd, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA
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- Advocate Aurora Health, 3289 N. Mayfair Rd, Wauwatosa, WI, 53222, USA
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- Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 W. Watertown Plank Rd, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA
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Golmakani N, Ebrahimzadeh Zagami S, Esmaily H, Vatanchi A, Kabirian M. The relationship of the psychological coping and adjustment strategies of infertile women with the success of assisted reproductive technology. Int J Reprod Biomed 2019; 17. [PMID: 31435590 PMCID: PMC6693316 DOI: 10.18502/ijrm.v17i2.3989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2018] [Revised: 07/02/2018] [Accepted: 10/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background The success of assisted reproductive techniques plays a very important role in the quality of life of infertile couples and decreases the negative behavior states of infertility. Objective This study aimed at determining the relationship between psychological coping and adjustment strategies with the success of assisted reproductive technology (ART). Materials and Methods This correlational study was conducted on 204 women visiting Milad Infertility Center in Mashhad during 2015-2016. The research instruments included Fertility Adjustment Scale and Infertility Coping Strategies Scale. The positive result of two pregnancy tests within 48 hours was considered as the success of ART. Results The mean and standard division score of adjustment in the group achieved treatment success (34.3±8.2) exceeded the group failed (33.6±8.8), the difference was not statistically significant (p= 0.381). Also, there was no significant difference between groups in the median and interquartile range of total coping strategies 81 (13) vs. 79.5 (12.25), (p= 0.369). Based on the logistic regression model for one increased transferred embryo, the chance of getting pregnant is 1.3 times, and for each unit increase in FSH level, the chance of ART success decreases 18%. Conclusion The results of this study showed that there is no relationship between psychological coping and adjustment strategies with ART success. However, the number of transferred fetus and tirthday FSH are introduced as factors that are related to the success of ART.
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- Nahid Golmakani
- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Student Research Committee,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Miner SA, Daumler D, Chan P, Gupta A, Lo K, Zelkowitz P. Masculinity, Mental Health, and Desire for Social Support Among Male Cancer and Infertility Patients. Am J Mens Health 2018; 13:1557988318820396. [PMID: 30585112 PMCID: PMC6775564 DOI: 10.1177/1557988318820396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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By surveying men who are currently infertile ( N = 251) and men who are potentially infertile (i.e., men with cancer; N = 195), the mental health consequences of reproductive masculinity, or the cultural assumption that men are virile and should be fathers, were investigated. There was no difference in depression levels between these two groups when controlling for demographic variables, suggesting that both groups of men have similar mental health needs. Since gendered notions of masculinity also suggest that men do not want to discuss their fertility health, their desire for online fertility-related social support was assessed. These findings suggest that most men do want to talk to others about fertility, which indicates that there is a need for more fertility-related social support. This research challenges some conceptions regarding masculinity, as men revealed an interest in accessing online social support related to fertility.
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- Skye A Miner
- 1 Department of Sociology, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.,2 Lady Davis Institute, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- 2 Lady Davis Institute, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada.,3 Department of Sociology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- 4 McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- 5 Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- 6 Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- 2 Lady Davis Institute, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada.,7 Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.,8 Department of Psychiatry, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Agostini F, Monti F, Paterlini M, Andrei F, Palomba S, La Sala GB. Effect of the previous reproductive outcomes in subfertile women after in vitro fertilization (IVF) and/or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) treatments on perinatal anxious and depressive symptomatology. J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol 2018. [PMID: 28635535 DOI: 10.1080/0167482x.2017.1286474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The present study aims to investigate the effects of previous reproductive outcomes on the levels of depression, anxiety and perceived social support in subfertile women who conceived after in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) treatment. METHODS A prospective cohort study was developed. Data were collected on subfertile patients who conceived after IVF/ICSI treatment. All demographic and clinical data were recorded. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-Y and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support at 22 and 32 weeks of gestation and 15 days after delivery were completed. Data were analyzed comparing patients who conceived at their first IVF/ICSI cycle, after one unsuccessful ARTs cycle, and after multiple unsuccessful IVF/ICSI cycles. RESULTS A significant increase in state anxiety and depression scores from 22 gestational weeks of gestation to 15 days after delivery was observed in patients who received multiple unsuccessful IVF/ICSI cycles compared with other groups. No significant difference in perceived social support was detected among groups. The differences in depression and anxiety scores remained consistent after controlling for perceived social support. DISCUSSION A history of unsuccessful IVF/ICSI treatments seems to leave women more vulnerable in facing the duties of the new parental role. Such possibility underlies the importance of the availability of a psychological support for these women, even after a successful medical treatment for infertility.
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- a Department of Psychology , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy
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- b Unit of Obstetrics & Gynecology , IRCCS - ASMN of Reggio Emilia , Reggio Emilia , Italy
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- a Department of Psychology , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy
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- b Unit of Obstetrics & Gynecology , IRCCS - ASMN of Reggio Emilia , Reggio Emilia , Italy
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- b Unit of Obstetrics & Gynecology , IRCCS - ASMN of Reggio Emilia , Reggio Emilia , Italy.,c University of Modena and Reggio Emilia , Modena , Italy
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Babore A, Stuppia L, Trumello C, Candelori C, Antonucci I. Male factor infertility and lack of openness about infertility as risk factors for depressive symptoms in males undergoing assisted reproductive technology treatment in Italy. Fertil Steril 2017; 107:1041-1047. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2016.12.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2016] [Revised: 12/12/2016] [Accepted: 12/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Swierkowski-Blanchard N, Alter L, Salama S, Muratorio C, Bergere M, Jaoul M, Vialard F, Bailly M, Selva J, Boitrelle F. To be or not to be [fertile], that is the question. Basic Clin Androl 2016; 26:12. [PMID: 27777778 PMCID: PMC5059960 DOI: 10.1186/s12610-016-0040-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2016] [Accepted: 08/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background According to our literature analysis, there are no data focused on spermatozoa emotional representations in childless men and data on the emotional repercussions of a diagnosis of infertility on men are still scarce. Thus, in this work, we investigated what the presence or absence of spermatozoa in the semen symbolize for men. Material and methods To answer this question, 441 childless heterosexual men participated in an anonymous, prospective, Internet-based survey. Results In response to the question “What would having a high or normal sperm count symbolize for you?” the most frequent answer was “ability to father a child”. Men living with a partner were significantly more likely than single men to answer “ability to father a child” (p < 0.05) and less likely to answer “virility” and/or “ability to have an erection/ejaculation” (p = 0.001). In response to the question “If you found out that you had a low sperm count or no spermatozoa at all, how would you feel?”, most of the men stated that they would be disappointed. Men living with a partner were more likely to state that they would feel ashamed (p < 0.05) or guilty with regard to their partner (p < 0.0001). Conclusions These preliminary results should help us to improve (i) the way that male infertility is announced (it is easier to find the right words if one understands the possible importance of having a high sperm count) and (ii) the psychological, marital and sexual counselling provided to men with a diagnosis of infertility.
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- N Swierkowski-Blanchard
- Department of Reproductive Biology, Cytogenetics and Gynaecology, Poissy General Hospital, F-78303 Poissy, France ; EA7404-GIG, UFR des Sciences de la Santé Simone Veil, Université Paris-Saclay, Montigny le Bretonneux, France
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Cytogenetics and Gynaecology, Poissy General Hospital, F-78303 Poissy, France ; EA7404-GIG, UFR des Sciences de la Santé Simone Veil, Université Paris-Saclay, Montigny le Bretonneux, France
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Cytogenetics and Gynaecology, Poissy General Hospital, F-78303 Poissy, France ; EA7404-GIG, UFR des Sciences de la Santé Simone Veil, Université Paris-Saclay, Montigny le Bretonneux, France
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Cytogenetics and Gynaecology, Poissy General Hospital, F-78303 Poissy, France ; EA7404-GIG, UFR des Sciences de la Santé Simone Veil, Université Paris-Saclay, Montigny le Bretonneux, France
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Cytogenetics and Gynaecology, Poissy General Hospital, F-78303 Poissy, France ; EA7404-GIG, UFR des Sciences de la Santé Simone Veil, Université Paris-Saclay, Montigny le Bretonneux, France
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Cytogenetics and Gynaecology, Poissy General Hospital, F-78303 Poissy, France ; EA7404-GIG, UFR des Sciences de la Santé Simone Veil, Université Paris-Saclay, Montigny le Bretonneux, France
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Cytogenetics and Gynaecology, Poissy General Hospital, F-78303 Poissy, France ; EA7404-GIG, UFR des Sciences de la Santé Simone Veil, Université Paris-Saclay, Montigny le Bretonneux, France
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Cytogenetics and Gynaecology, Poissy General Hospital, F-78303 Poissy, France ; EA7404-GIG, UFR des Sciences de la Santé Simone Veil, Université Paris-Saclay, Montigny le Bretonneux, France
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Cytogenetics and Gynaecology, Poissy General Hospital, F-78303 Poissy, France ; EA7404-GIG, UFR des Sciences de la Santé Simone Veil, Université Paris-Saclay, Montigny le Bretonneux, France
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Cytogenetics and Gynaecology, Poissy General Hospital, F-78303 Poissy, France ; EA7404-GIG, UFR des Sciences de la Santé Simone Veil, Université Paris-Saclay, Montigny le Bretonneux, France
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Richard J, Badillo-Amberg I, Zelkowitz P. "So Much of This Story Could Be Me": Men's Use of Support in Online Infertility Discussion Boards. Am J Mens Health 2016; 11:663-673. [PMID: 27702886 PMCID: PMC5675237 DOI: 10.1177/1557988316671460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Past research has suggested that social support can reduce the negative psychological consequences associated with infertility. Online discussion boards (ODBs) appear to be a novel and valuable venue for men with fertility problems to acquire support from similar others. Research has not employed a social support framework to classify the types of support men are offered and receive. Using template, content, and thematic analysis, this study sought to identify what types of social support men seek and receive on online infertility discussion boards while exploring how men having fertility problems use appraisal support to assist other men. One hundred and ninety-nine unique users were identified on two online infertility discussion boards. Four types of social support (appraisal, emotional, informational, and instrumental) were evident on ODBs, with appraisal support (36%) being used most often to support other men. Within appraisal support, five themes were identified that showed how men communicate this type of support to assist other men: “At the end of the day, we’re all emotionally exhausted”; “So much of this could be me, infertility happens more than you think”; “I’ve also felt like the worst husband in the world”; “It’s just something that nobody ever talks about so it’s really shocking to hear”; “I say this as a man, you’re typing my thoughts exactly.” These findings confirm how ODBs can be used as a potential medium to expand one’s social network and acquire support from people who have had a similar experience.
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- Jeremie Richard
- 1 Department of Psychiatry, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- 1 Department of Psychiatry, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,2 Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,3 Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Chen D, Zhang JP, Jiang L, Liu H, Shu L, Zhang Q, Jiang L. Factors that influence in vitro fertilization treatment outcomes of Chinese men: A cross-sectional study. Appl Nurs Res 2016; 32:222-226. [PMID: 27969032 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnr.2016.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2015] [Revised: 07/04/2016] [Accepted: 07/05/2016] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND The thought of producing offspring has rooted in Chinese culture after thousands of years of feudal society. Infertility in men would bear significant psychological distress in this social environment. PURPOSE In this study, we explored the association between the outcomes of IVF treatment and anxiety, depression, marital satisfaction, communication, sexual relationship and social support. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted. A total of 202 Chinese men who received IVF treatment for the first time were investigated using socio-demographic questionnaire, Self-Rating Anxiety Scale, Self-Rating Depression Scale, ENRICH Marital Inventory and Social Support Rating Scale on the first day of IVF treatment. RESULTS The overall prevalence of depression and anxiety was 49.1% and 27.2%, respectively. Subjects with IVF failure had higher levels of depression and anxiety, lower levels of "Marital satisfaction", "communication" and "Sexual relationship" and social support. Logistic regression analysis indicated that depression, anxiety, marital satisfaction and sexual relationship were independent predictors of IVF failure. CONCLUSION The prevalence of depression and anxiety in Chinese men undergoing IVF was higher than that in other countries. These findings suggest that anxiety, depression, marital satisfaction, and sexual relationship are important factors leading to IVF failure. Therefore, it is important to provide psychological aid to male patients undergoing IVF treatment.
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- Dan Chen
- Nursing psychology research center, Xiang Ya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, China; Medical College, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- Nursing psychology research center, Xiang Ya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, China.
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- Medical College, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- Medical College, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- Medical College, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- Medical College, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- Medical College, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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Valoriani V, Lotti F, Lari D, Miccinesi G, Vaiani S, Vanni C, Coccia ME, Maggi M, Noci I. Differences in psychophysical well-being and signs of depression in couples undergoing their first consultation for assisted reproduction technology (ART): an Italian pilot study. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2015; 197:179-85. [PMID: 26773309 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2015.11.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2015] [Revised: 11/13/2015] [Accepted: 11/18/2015] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The data we refer to belong to a longitudinal research project starting at the first contact of individual couples with the Infertility Unity; they were then followed-up till pregnancy or failure of treatments. The study aims at investigating in depth the emotional state of patients admitted for first consultation. Specifically, we investigated the emotional state of the two members of an infertile couple, considering also their biomedical and socio-demographic characteristics. STUDY DESIGN This is a cross-sectional study evaluating a consecutive series of 309 couples, consulting for the first time our Infertility Unit for a multidisciplinary diagnostic evaluation in relation to their infertility. The multidisciplinary equip is composed of a gynaecologist, an andrologist and a clinical psychologist. Two standardized instruments were administered by the clinical psychologist to the two members of the couple: the Edinburgh Depression Scale (EDS) and the General Health Questionnaire-form 12 (GHQ-12), for screening of non-somatic signs of depression and psychophysical well-being, respectively. Couples were eligible for the study if they had not received any prior ART treatment in our Unit and were able to read and understand Italian. In addition, they had to agree to provide informed consent for the study. RESULTS We obtained a response in 62% of all eligible couples. There were two major unexpected findings: CONCLUSION Psychological and counselling services dedicated to ART should consider also socio-demographic data and always specifically consider gender differences, not only a couple's psychology and its dynamics.
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- Vania Valoriani
- Psychiatry Unit, Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Pharmacology and Child Health (NEUROFARBA), Careggi University Hospital Trust Florence (AOUC), Italy.
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- Sexual Medicine and Andrology Unit, Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences, Careggi University Hospital Trust Florence (AOUC), Italy
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- Psychiatry Unit, Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Pharmacology and Child Health (NEUROFARBA), Careggi University Hospital Trust Florence (AOUC), Italy
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- Institute for Study and Prevention in Oncology, Epidemiological Section, Florence, Italy
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- Psychiatry Unit, Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Pharmacology and Child Health (NEUROFARBA), Careggi University Hospital Trust Florence (AOUC), Italy
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- Psychiatry Unit, Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Pharmacology and Child Health (NEUROFARBA), Careggi University Hospital Trust Florence (AOUC), Italy
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- Department of Maternal and Infant Health, Center for Artificial Reproductive Techniques, Careggi University Hospital Trust Florence (AOUC), Italy
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- Sexual Medicine and Andrology Unit, Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences, Careggi University Hospital Trust Florence (AOUC), Italy
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- Department of Maternal and Infant Health, Center for Artificial Reproductive Techniques, Careggi University Hospital Trust Florence (AOUC), Italy
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Gameiro S, Boivin J, Dancet E, de Klerk C, Emery M, Lewis-Jones C, Thorn P, Van den Broeck U, Venetis C, Verhaak CM, Wischmann T, Vermeulen N. ESHRE guideline: routine psychosocial care in infertility and medically assisted reproduction-a guide for fertility staff. Hum Reprod 2015; 30:2476-85. [PMID: 26345684 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dev177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 159] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2015] [Accepted: 06/11/2015] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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STUDY QUESTION Based on the best available evidence in the literature, what is the optimal management of routine psychosocial care at infertility and medically assisted reproduction (MAR) clinics? SUMMARY ANSWER Using the structured methodology of the Manual for the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) Guideline Development, 120 recommendations were formulated that answered the 12 key questions on optimal management of routine psychosocial care by all fertility staff. WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN The 2002 ESHRE Guidelines for counselling in infertility has been a reference point for best psychosocial care in infertility for years, but this guideline needed updating and did not focus on routine psychosocial care that can be delivered by all fertility staff. STUDY, DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION This guideline was produced by a group of experts in the field according to the 12-step process described in the ESHRE Manual for Guideline Development. After scoping the guideline and listing a set of 12 key questions in PICO (Patient, Intervention, Comparison and Outcome) format, thorough systematic searches of the literature were conducted; evidence from papers published until April 2014 was collected, evaluated for quality and analysed. A summary of evidence was written in a reply to each of the key questions and used as the basis for recommendations, which were defined by consensus within the guideline development group (GDG). Patient and additional clinical input was collected during the scoping and the review phase of the guideline development. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS The guideline group, comprising psychologists, two medical doctors, a midwife, a patient representative and a methodological expert, met three times to discuss evidence and reach consensus on the recommendations. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE THE GUIDELINE PROVIDES 120 recommendations that aim at guiding fertility clinic staff in providing optimal evidence-based routine psychosocial care to patients dealing with infertility and MAR. The guideline is written in two sections. The first section describes patients' preferences regarding the psychosocial care they would like to receive at clinics and how this care is associated with their well-being. The second section of the guideline provides information about the psychosocial needs patients experience across their treatment pathway (before, during and after treatment) and how fertility clinic staff can detect and address these. Needs refer to conditions assumed necessary for patients to have a healthy experience of the fertility treatment. Needs can be behavioural (lifestyle, exercise, nutrition and compliance), relational (relationship with partner if there is one, family friends and larger network, and work), emotional (well-being, e.g. anxiety, depression and quality of life) and cognitive (treatment concerns and knowledge). LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION We identified many areas in care for which robust evidence was lacking. Gaps in evidence were addressed by formulating good practice points, based on the expert opinion of the GDG, but it is critical for such recommendations to be empirically validated. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS The evidence presented in this guideline shows that providing routine psychosocial care is associated with or has potential to reduce stress and concerns about medical procedures and improve lifestyle outcomes, fertility-related knowledge, patient well-being and compliance with treatment. As only 45 (36.0%) of the 125 recommendations were based on high-quality evidence, the guideline group formulated recommendations to guide future research with the aim of increasing the body of evidence.
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- S Gameiro
- Cardiff Fertility Studies Research Group, School of Psychology, Cardiff University, CF10 3AT Cardiff, UK
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- Cardiff Fertility Studies Research Group, School of Psychology, Cardiff University, CF10 3AT Cardiff, UK
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- Leuven University Fertility Centre, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium Center for Reproductive Medicine, Women's and Children's Hospital, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam 1105 AZ, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry, Section Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Erasmus MC University Medical Centre, Rotterdam 3000 CA, The Netherlands
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- Centre for Medically Assisted Procreation-CPMA, CH-1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Practice for Couple and Family Therapy, 64546 Moerfelden, Germany
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- Leuven University Fertility Centre, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Women's and Children's Health, St George Hospital, University of New South Wales, NSW 2217 Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Psychology, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Medical Psychology, Centre for Psychosocial Medicine, Heidelberg University Hospital, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany
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- European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, 1852 Grimbergen, Belgium
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Jaoul M, Bailly M, Albert M, Wainer R, Selva J, Boitrelle F. Identity suffering in infertile men. Basic Clin Androl 2014; 24:1. [PMID: 25780577 PMCID: PMC4349705 DOI: 10.1186/2051-4190-24-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2013] [Accepted: 12/19/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The suffering caused by infertility in a man can have multiple aspects. It can display a narcissistic dimension, an objectal dimension (object-libido) turned toward others or/and an identity dimension. Two clinical case reports were used here to (i) illustrate all these aspects of infertility suffering, (ii) to evidence the difficulty for infertile men to speak about their infertility and (iii) underlie the importance for professional of medical assisted reproduction to be attentive to this suffering that many men keep silent. An empathetic attention to infertile men may give a way to express this suffering and thus allow the beginning of a psychoanalytic approach which is necessary in infertility and especially for infertile men who do not easily express their suffering.
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- Monique Jaoul
- Department of Reproductive Biology, Cytogenetics and Gynaecology, Poissy General Hospital, F-78303 Poissy, France ; EA 2493, Versailles University of Medicine and Science, F-78000 Versailles, France
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Cytogenetics and Gynaecology, Poissy General Hospital, F-78303 Poissy, France ; EA 2493, Versailles University of Medicine and Science, F-78000 Versailles, France
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Cytogenetics and Gynaecology, Poissy General Hospital, F-78303 Poissy, France ; EA 2493, Versailles University of Medicine and Science, F-78000 Versailles, France
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Cytogenetics and Gynaecology, Poissy General Hospital, F-78303 Poissy, France ; EA 2493, Versailles University of Medicine and Science, F-78000 Versailles, France
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Cytogenetics and Gynaecology, Poissy General Hospital, F-78303 Poissy, France ; EA 2493, Versailles University of Medicine and Science, F-78000 Versailles, France
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Cytogenetics and Gynaecology, Poissy General Hospital, F-78303 Poissy, France ; EA 2493, Versailles University of Medicine and Science, F-78000 Versailles, France
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O'Leary J, Warland J. Untold stories of infant loss: the importance of contact with the baby for bereaved parents. JOURNAL OF FAMILY NURSING 2013; 19:324-347. [PMID: 23855024 DOI: 10.1177/1074840713495972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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This article presents secondary analysis of data from parents who, 50 to 70 years ago, birthed stillborn babies or babies with lethal anomalies and from adult children born after these losses. The stories reflect a time in history when parents were "protected" from seeing or holding their babies and mothers were unable to attend the funeral. There was no understanding by society or caregivers for parents' need to process the loss or resources to build memories. They provide a strong argument for health care providers to offer such resources to parents today and offer grief support.
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- Joann O'Leary
- Field faculty, Center for Early Education and Development, University of Minnesota, Minneaplis, MN 55418, USA.
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Carlson R, Lammert C, O'Leary JM. The Evolution of Group and Online Support for Families Who Have Experienced Perinatal or Neonatal Loss. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.2190/il.20.3.e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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This article examines how group and online support for bereaved parents has evolved over the past 35 years. From little to no support at all, support for grieving parents has evolved from face-to-face peer support groups and one-on-one telephone support, into online support, specialized groups for pregnancy and parenting after a loss, and, finally, into groups that provide care for those making decisions when the baby is not expected to survive. This article also explores current research into the history and effectiveness of both face-to-face and online support groups. Caregivers will gain information to help them in their work with bereaved families.
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- Rose Carlson
- Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, Inc., St. Charles, Missouri
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- Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, Inc., St. Charles, Missouri
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Fisher JRW, Hammarberg K. Psychological and social aspects of infertility in men: an overview of the evidence and implications for psychologically informed clinical care and future research. Asian J Androl 2011; 14:121-9. [PMID: 22179515 DOI: 10.1038/aja.2011.72] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Research concerning the psychosocial aspects of infertility and infertility treatment focuses more often on women than men. The aim of this review was to synthesize the English-language evidence related to the psychological and social aspects of infertility in men and discuss the implications of these reports for clinical care and future research. A structured search identified 73 studies that reported data concerning the desire for fatherhood and the psychological and social aspects of diagnosis, assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment and unsuccessful treatment among men with fertility difficulties. The studies are diverse in conceptualisation, design, setting and data collection, but the findings were reasonably consistent. These studies indicated that fertile and infertile childless men of reproductive age have desires to experience parenthood that are similar to those of their female counterparts; in addition, diagnosis and initiation of treatment are associated with elevated infertility-specific anxiety, and unsuccessful treatment can lead to a state of lasting sadness. However, rates of clinically significant mental health problems among this patient population are no higher than in the general population. Infertile men who are socially isolated, have an avoidant coping style and appraise stressful events as overwhelming, are more vulnerable to severe anxiety than men without these characteristics. Men prefer oral to written treatment information and prefer to receive emotional support from infertility clinicians rather than from mental health professionals, self-help support groups or friends. Nevertheless, structured, facilitated psycho-educational groups that are didactic but permit informal sharing of experiences might be beneficial. There are gaps in knowledge about factors governing seeking, persisting with and deciding to cease treatment; experiences of invasive procedures; parenting after assisted conception; adoption and infertility-related grief and shame among men. Few resource-constrained countries have any data concerning male experiences of infertility.
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- Jane R W Fisher
- Jean Hailes Research Unit, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Clayton, Vic., Australia.
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