This chapter considers fertility problems as they affect women, men, and the couple as a
unit. It presents an overview of research on (a) the relationship between psychological …

The purpose of this chapter is to address issues in women's sexuality and infertility. Although
in some ways these areas represent separate topics, fertility/infertility and sexuality are …

Thousands of infertile couples worldwide have had their hopes raised, and indeed many
have had their dreams fulfilled, by the advent of assisted reproductive technologies such as …

Infertility represents a major life crisis to more than 10 million people in the United States 1—
as individuals, as partners in marriage, and as members of families and society. Few people …

There is a long tradition of psychological intervention for individuals and couples with
infertility. Some of this work has drawn upon a psychosomatic framework, suggesting that …

In recent years, those who seek medical treatment for infertility often attempt to assimilate a
great deal of information regarding diagnostic and treatment procedures. In order to provide …

Most American families now plan their fertility as meticulously as they do their education,
choice of career, life style, and financial investments-measuring all factors and waiting until …

Infertility: Psychotherapeutic issues Page 1 The new reproductive technologies create a variety
of novel emotional stresses and psychological dilemmas for the infertile patient. A grasp of the …

Notes that infertility is a major life crisis that may influence the lives of up to 15% of couples
in their reproductive years. Infertile couples often participate in long-lasting investigation and …

Infertility affects many individuals and couples. This article begins with a case study of a
couple who have experienced infertility yet do not identify infer tility as their presenting …