Document Type
Journal Article
Publisher
Institute of Rural Health
Place of Publication
Lublin, Poland
School
School of Arts and Humanities
RAS ID
25800
Abstract
Due to the reported efficacy of in vitro fertilization (IVF) this method of dealing with infertility is increasing being used. Experiencing IVF can be a source of psychological and emotional difficulties for couples trying to have a child. A systematic review was performed to discuss IVF as a psychological issue that impacts on the functioning of individuals, couples and families. Ebsco, Science Direct and PsycARTICLES databases were searched using the keywords: IVF fertilization, IVF psychology, infertility, and IVF consequences, using published peer reviewed articles from 2006 onwards. Studies in the English and Polish languages, peer reviewed and investigating general IVF and infertility psychological issues were included. Data was collected by the authors between June 2015-January 2016.
DOI
10.5604/12321966.1232085
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 License.
Comments
Malina, A., & Pooley, J. A. (2017). Psychological consequences of IVF fertilization–Review of research. Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, 24(4), 554-558.
https://doi.org/10.5604/12321966.1232085