[The experience of in vitro fertilization procedure (IVF)].
OBJECTIVE
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is long and difficult. Psychopathologic consequences of IVF have been the object of a great deal of research but few have dealt with women experiences. This study examined women experiences through the analysis of qualitative data.


METHODS
Six women undergoing IVF took part in a semi-directive interview.


RESULTS
Qualitative analyses of interviews showed the variety of emotions that women experience during IVF. They experience despair, fear, solitude, unfairness, anxiety, anger, guilt but also hope and determination.


CONCLUSIONS
The results of this study underline the need for specific support to help women with this emotional alternation.
Allard
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Centre d'études et de recherches en psychopathologie, université de Toulouse II-le-Mirail, 5, allée Antonio-Machado, 31058 Toulouse, France.
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Chabrol
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D000328:Adult; D004644:Emotions; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D017211:Treatment Failure; D016896:Treatment Outcome