Psychological issues of infertility and assisted reproductive technology
Mahlstedt, P.P.
Urologic Clinics of North America 21(3): 557-566
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0094-0143 PMID: 8059508 Document Number: 437596
This article presents a model for conceptualizing the emotional consequences of infertility experienced by most couples with this problem. The article also discusses the need for patient preparation for alternative reproductive techniques with donor gametes and examines the main issues that need to be explored. Recommendations are made for physicians and couples challenged by infertility's intense and surprising emotional consequences.
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