The psychology of female infertility: Toward a new perspective

Anita M. Unruh; Patrick J. McGrath

doi:10.1080/07399338509515712

The psychology of female infertility: Toward a new perspective

Anita M. Unruh, Patrick J. McGrath

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Infertility is a common reproductive problem affecting approximately one couple in six. Discussions of the emotional aspects of infertility have focused on possible psychogenic causation of infertility or psychological effects of infertility. This paper criticizes the criteria often used for the diagnosis of psychogenic causation and the grief model that is most frequently employed to understand reactions to infertility. An alternative model is presented that emphasizes the ongoing nature of the fertility problem and the need to involve the patient in her own treatment.

Langue d'origine	English
Pages (de-à)	369-381
Nombre de pages	13
Journal	Health Care for Women International
Volume	6
Numéro de publication	5-6
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1080/07399338509515712
Statut de publication	Published - janv. 1 1985
Publié à l'externe	Oui

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Funding Information:
Dr. McGrath is supported by a Career Scientist Award from the Ontario Ministry of Health. The authors wish to acknowledge the assistance of Dr. B. N. Barwin, Ms. S. J. Cunningham, and Ms. H. Levine.

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The psychology of female infertility: Toward a new perspective

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