When in vitro fertilization fails: a prospective view

New reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) offer much hope to infertile couples, yet the odds for success are not high. In this study we examine the experiences of a cohort of women undergoing IVF or a related technology at three points in time: before technological intervent...

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Published inSocial work in health care Vol. 17; no. 3; p. 1
Main Authors Black, R B, Walther, V N, Chute, D, Greenfeld, D A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 1992
Subjects
Adult
Female
Fertilization in Vitro
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Infertility - psychology
Male
Middle Aged
Prospective Studies
Social Work
Stress, Psychological
Surveys and Questionnaires
Time Factors
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Summary:New reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) offer much hope to infertile couples, yet the odds for success are not high. In this study we examine the experiences of a cohort of women undergoing IVF or a related technology at three points in time: before technological intervention, approximately one month after the first failed cycle, and six months later. We consider the women's expectations and experiences and discuss implications of the findings for social work practice.
ISSN:0098-1389
DOI:10.1300/J010v17n03_01