Background Infertile individuals desire support, as they are highly vulnerable to multi-
dimensional distress. However, support from family, friends and professionals has been …

The internet is the primary source of infertility-related information for most people who are
experiencing fertility issues. Although no longer shrouded in stigma, the privacy of …

Research question What is the psychological impact of infertility on infertile patients and
partners of infertile patients? Design The online, international, quantitative survey assessed …

Research has shown a direct relationship between infertility-related stress and anxiety in
infertile patients. The present study goes into this relationship in depth, testing the …

Background Feelings of loss, shame and stigmatization, reduced quality of life, isolation and
loneliness are common among men and women with infertility. Fertility patients may seek …

Purpose To examine the effects of self-compassion training using videos (SCV) versus self-
compassion training using digital stories (SC-DS) as compared to a control group (CG) on …

Background Social media plays an important role as a source for obtaining or sharing health
information. It is frequently used as a resource by pregnant women who seek information …

Women's Lives integrates the most current research and social issues to explore the
psychological diversity of girls and women varying in age, ethnicity, social class, nationality …

Introduction: Infertility and its treatment methods among couples have psychological and
social consequences. To encounter these consequences, coping strategies are commonly …

Context In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is now a common assisted reproductive technology (ART)
procedure globally, with 8 million children alive today having been conceived utilising IVF …