Quality Assessment of Couples Using Techniques of Assisted Reproduction
Journal Title: European Journal of Medical Technologies - Year 2016, Vol 12, Issue 3
Abstract
WHO has recognized infertility as a social issue, because more and more couples are affected by it. It has been estimated that between 10% and 25% of people in reproductive age is afflicted by this condition. Contemporary medicine offers those couples techniques of treatment, both pharmacological as well as surgical. In some indications, couples decide to use assisted reproduction techniques (ART), like intrauterine insemination and in vitro fertilization. Time of treatment is different in each case, but can last even a dozen or so years. Infertility may generate limitations concerned with handling basic life activities. Partners with fertility disorders are deprived of experiencing pregnancy and child birth, not being able to fulfill their roles as mother or father. Repeatedly, they spend most of their time on seeking proper help. The aim of this work was to assess the quality of life of coupls using in vitro fertilization techniques (IVF). The examination was performed on 80 patients by means of a diagnostic survey with own questionnaire and the Polish version of the FeriQoL International questionnaire. We have observed that the quality of examined people is higher in the group living in the city, and people with higher education are handling their partner relationship better and are in better health.
Authors and Affiliations
Grzegorz Bakalczuk, Anna Szpurka, Michał Filip, Anita Wdowiak, Magdalena Lewicka, Chris McGuigan, Artur Wdowiak
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