A Qualitative Research on Female Undergoing IVF Treatment
Journal Title: Medicine and Philosophy - Year 2024, Vol 45, Issue 24
Abstract
This study employs qualitative interviews with 15 participants, and provides a detailed narrative analysis of women's motivations for undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF), which are influenced by personal beliefs, marital relationships, social clock pressures, and the intertwining of self-worth with reproductive value. During the IVF process, women experience psychological and physical stress, including anxiety, depression, helplessness, feelings of loss, self-blame, and physical suffering. Factors affecting women's IVF experience include medical care, interpersonal interactions both within and outside the family, and the workplace influences. Within the family, women are the "main force" in overcoming challenges; yet they also feel marginalized and inferior in social settings and encounter multiple obstacles in their professional development. The study advocates for increased psychological care and policy support for women undergoing IVF.
Authors and Affiliations
Xinyue ZHANG,Linyan RUAN,Aidong JIANG,Li HE,
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