Experiences of Infertile Women in Unsuccessful In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

Kang, Hee Sun; Kim, Mi Jong

doi:10.4069/kjwhn.2004.10.2.119

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“…Participants who had been focusing on the infertility treatment stated, “I get mad when my period starts,” “I tried to do my best but it failed again,” “I am thankful that there’s another chance next month,” “I think there is a chance every month.” Repetition of expectation and failure throughout the infertility treatment supported the research results 25 , 26 that the patients experienced severe burnout due to physical, psychological and economic burden during the treatment process. Infertility treatment was a journey of finding possibilities in repeated trial and errors, and participants were exhausted as time passed.…”

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A qualitative study on the experience of acupuncture treatment in infertile women

Min

Lee

et al. 2021

Integrative Medicine Research

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Background This study aimed to record and analyze the experiences of infertile women who underwent acupuncture treatment. Methods This is a qualitative study in which in-depth interviews were conducted with women who underwent acupuncture as a treatment for infertility from the viewpoint of phenomenology, a method of understanding human behavior in the general human and social context, and grasping the nature of the experience in depth. The study participants were 12 women who had been receiving acupuncture treatment for infertility for more than 3 months. Results After analyzing the statements of the participants’ experiences, the main concerns regarding infertility were "embarrassed by unexpected infertility," "overwhelmed with negative feelings," "blocking and defense," “sex as a duty,” and “repeatition of expectations and failures.” Significant statements regarding acupuncture treatments were “body warmth,” “becoming a body,” “care of the mind,” “last trust and hope,” and “difficulties of waiting.” The experience with supporter was love-hate relationships, and the experience of the children’s meaning was expressed as “precious beings in life.” Conclusion The results of this study suggest that acupuncture treatment for infertility in women results in positive thinking through changes in the body as well as through increased hope. Participants experienced a feeling of warmth in their bodies, regular menstrual cycle, and reduced fatigue through acupuncture treatment, indicating a state of psychological stability.

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confidence: 65%