2012•Assisted Reproduction TechniquesRequires access

Dealing with the Emotional Distress following Failed IVF

Linda Hammer Burns

Abstract

Many couples experience sub-clinical levels of distress, anxiety, or depressive symptoms following a failed IVF cycle. Although the majority are well-adjusted and resilient, some experience more serious emotional distress that may last for years. Giving bad news, such as IVF failure, is also distressing for the treating physician. The chapter discusses practical management options to deal with these stresses.

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Key concepts: Distressing, Distress, Anxiety, Emotional distress, Psychology, Clinical psychology, Psychiatry, Medicine