WHEN INVITRO FERTILIZATION FAILS - A PROSPECTIVE VIEW

被引:8
作者
BLACK, RB
WALTHER, VN
CHUTE, D
GREENFELD, DA
机构
[1] MT SINAI MED CTR,DEPT SOCIAL WORK SERV,NEW YORK,NY 10029
[2] YALE NEW HAVEN MED CTR,DEPT SOCIAL WORK,NEW HAVEN,CT 06504
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10.1300/J010v17n03_01
中图分类号
C916 [社会工作、社会管理、社会规划];
学科分类号
1204 ;
摘要
New reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) offer much hope to infertile couples, yet the odds for success are not high. In this study we examine the experiences of a cohort of women undergoing IVF or a related technology at three points in time: before technological intervention, approximately one month after the first failed cycle, and six months later. We consider the women's expectations and experiences and discuss implications of the findings for social work practice.
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