Is infertility an issue in the psychosexual life of couples ?

A. GHIZZANI ; G. FARINA (Sienne)

SUMMARY :
The expectation for a child is deeply rooted in all the newly wed couples, the extended family and the society around them. "Everybody has a baby" is a reassuring thought for the infertile couple as long as the evidence of infertility cannot be denied. When it happens, it comes with a lot of bitterness. To work with infertile couples in a program for Medically Assisted Procreation we need to be aware of their expectations about pregancy and children, but we need also to know their sexuality. A number of sexual dysfunctions can be responsible for infertility, emotional dissatisfaction and finally, marital distance. The reason why it is important for us to diagnose a sexual dysfunction, if there is one, is that we could offer an alternative treatment : Sexual Therapy instead of In Vitro Fertilization. We will report on cases of different psychosexual adjustment.



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