[The psychosocial consequences of infertility and fertility treatment].
Infertility and its treatment are severe, chronic, low-control stressors. Among women unsuccessful treatment is associated with increased risk of developing depressive symptoms. Among men infertility is associated with more negative emotional responses. Lifelong involuntary childlessness is associated with reduced mental well-being. It is recommended in the future to integrate mental health professionals at fertility clinics in Denmark in order to secure that also the psychosocial consequences of infertility and fertility treatment are taken care of with the highest professional standard based on scientific knowledge within this field.
Institut for Folkesundhedsvidenskab, Københavns Universitet, Øster Farimagsgade 5, Copenhagen. lone.schmidt@sund.ku.dk
Lone
L
Schmidt
Camilla Sandal
CS
Sejbæk
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001007:Anxiety / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003376:Counseling; D003863:Depression / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D059247:Fertility Preservation / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007246:Infertility / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D012944:Social Support; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy