[Psychopathology of miscarriages and psychic disorders following fertility treatments].
This paper deals with the psychic disorders that frequently follow miscarriages. We specify the clinical forms under which such disorders appear and argue in favour of establishing a "Post-Abortion Syndrome" which would include the symptoms that form the basis of the psychopathological reactions that follow miscarriages. We will also study the psychological and psychopathological reactions to be found in couples -in both men and women-, who undergo fertility treatments, offering a brief description of the psychodynamic aspects that affect the couple. Furthermore, we will stress the biological and psychological risks that appear as a consequence of fertility treatments and offer an ethical evaluation of these risks, warning of the long-term consequences of human reproductive techniques.
Hospital Psiquiátrico Dr. Villacián de Valladolid, Valladolid. fern_leal_h@hotmail.com
Fernando
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Leal Herrero
D000025:Abortion, Eugenic / Q000941:ethics / Q000523:psychology; D000022:Abortion, Spontaneous / Q000523:psychology*; D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety / Q000209:etiology; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000209:etiology; D003863:Depression / Q000209:etiology; D019924:Embryo Disposition / Q000941:ethics / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007246:Infertility / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D008393:Marriage; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D028723:Personhood; D011247:Pregnancy; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000941:ethics / Q000523:psychology*; D018454:Spouses / Q000523:psychology; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000209:etiology; D013577:Syndrome