The Psychology of Gender-Specific Infertility Diagnoses

Petok, William D.

doi:10.1017/cbo9780511547263.005

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“…Because some African cultures see infertility as exclusively a female problem, male-factor infertility receives a high level of denial from all participants in the process, including caregivers. Protection of the male ego and a man's ''superior'' role is the norm (9).…”

Section: The Experience Of Infertility For Menmentioning

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Infertility counseling (or the lack thereof) of the forgotten male partner

Petok¹

2015

Fertility and Sterility

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Men with infertility represent a significant percentage of the infertile population. However, public awareness of this fact is limited at best. Literature and other media have neglected the male component of reproduction other than its sexual nature. Men's emotional reactions to a diagnosis of infertility have been studied far less than those of women. However, there is a growing body of research indicating that men do feel the loss associated with a failure to conceive and have unique methods of adapting. At the same time resources available for infertile men are limited or underutilized. Several factors contribute to the underutilization, including narrow awareness, lack of high-visibility individuals willing to speak about the problem, and male avoidance of mental health services. Suggestions for improving this situation are offered.

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Section: The Experience Of Infertility For Menmentioning

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Infertility counseling (or the lack thereof) of the forgotten male partner

Petok¹

2015

Fertility and Sterility

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“…Men, on the other hand, can report a decreased ability to control ejaculation, lower levels of sexual satisfaction, lower self-esteem and increased feelings of anxiety [20,31]. Men and women also experience a loss of control and confidence in their own body as well as a sense of failure in themselves [32]. This can negatively influence self-esteem and self-confidence.…”

Section: Sexual Dysfunction and Infertility Counselingmentioning

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An introduction to infertility counseling: a guide for mental health and medical professionals

Peterson

Boivin

Norré

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J Assist Reprod Genet

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The practice of infertility counseling delivered by mental health and medical professionals has become more sophisticated and widespread over the past decade. This paper summarizes information presented at the second campus workshop of the Special Interest Group of Psychology and Counseling of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE). This group is dedicated to improving infertility services by creating meaningful connections between mental health and medical professionals. The paper identifies key issues that infertility counselors must consider in their work with couples experiencing infertility. The use of supportive psychosocial interventions and treatments are highlighted. The paper also details the process for choosing the most appropriate type of infertility counseling, and the use of assessment tools that assist in understanding infertility related symptoms. Infertility counselors should also consider gender differences, the impact of infertility on a couple's sexual relationship,and the unique challenges couples face regarding third-party conception. Finally, the paper addresses specific recommendations for infertility counselors in mental health and medical settings.

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“…Often the woman will initiate appointments and medical consultation and will be responsible for more of the treatment procedures. However, the person identified as carrying the medical cause of infertility often carries more emotional distress (Petok, 2006). How each member of the couple copes with infertility has an effect on how the other copes; for example, when women use meaning-based coping skills, men's marital distress decreases (Peterson et al, 2008).…”

Section: Therapy and Infertilitymentioning

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Assisted Reproductive Technologies and World Religions: Implications for Couples Therapy

Connor

Sauer²,

Doll

2012

Journal of Family Psychotherapy

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Increasing numbers of couples struggle with infertility. Couples debating whether or not to utilize assisted reproductive technologies (ART) face many difficult decisions. These decisions can be influenced by religious values and ideologies. The purpose of this article is threefold: to (a) review the ethical choices that couples face when deciding whether or not to use ART; (b) review the stated ideologies of Judaism, Catholicism, Protestantism, and Islam in regards to ART; and (c) discuss how knowledge of ethical choices and religious ideologies concerning ART can assist marriage and family therapists who work with couples facing infidelity.

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The Psychology of Gender-Specific Infertility Diagnoses

Cited by 12 publications

References 107 publications

Infertility counseling (or the lack thereof) of the forgotten male partner

Infertility counseling (or the lack thereof) of the forgotten male partner

An introduction to infertility counseling: a guide for mental health and medical professionals

Assisted Reproductive Technologies and World Religions: Implications for Couples Therapy

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