Psychosocial Aspects of Fertility and Assisted Reproductive Technology.
Journal Article (Review)
Psychosocial aspects of fertility, infertility, and assisted reproductive technology (ART) can significantly impact patients' sense of self-identity and personal agency, mental well-being, sexual and marital relationships, reproductive efficiency, compliance with treatment, and pregnancy outcomes. Research is needed to understand how stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and psychotropic medications impact fertility and infertility treatment. The psychosocial implications of ART on our society include a shift toward older maternal age at conception, the complexities of third-party reproduction, and consideration for the psychological and socioeconomic barriers to receiving care. Clinicians must understand, screen for, and identify couples struggling with the psychological and social aspects of fertility and ART.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Stanhiser, J; Steiner, AZ
Published Date
- September 2018
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 45 / 3
Start / End Page
- 563 - 574
PubMed ID
- 30092929
Pubmed Central ID
- 30092929
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1558-0474
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.ogc.2018.04.006
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States