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Media type:
E-Article
Title:
Infertility and mental health
Contributor:
Doyle, Myles;
Carballedo, Angela
Published:
Cambridge University Press (CUP), 2014
Published in:
Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, 20 (2014) 5, Seite 297-303
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1192/apt.bp.112.010926
ISSN:
1355-5146;
1472-1481
Origination:
Footnote:
Description:
SummaryThe World Health Organization (WHO) has indicated that 8–12% of couples worldwide experience infertility, and in recent years the number seeking treatment has dramatically increased. The diagnosis and therapy put a heavy psychological and physical burden on most patients, female and male. The incidence of depression in couples presenting for infertility treatment is significantly higher than in comparable fertile couples. Anxiety is significantly higher in infertile couples than in the general population. Professionals have become aware of the importance of providing educational interventions to address patients' fears and concerns, and to better prepare patients for the demands of treatment. Health professionals should follow a patient-centred approach to provide for the specific needs of the couple. Women in general have a positive attitude to seeking psychological help in the form of cognitive-behavioural therapy, couples counselling and infertility counselling.Learning Objectives•Learn about the incidence rates of infertility and its impact on the mental health of the couple.•Know about infertility treatment and its psychological impact.•Learn about the different management strategies that can be helpful in the treatment of mental illness associated with infertility.