OBJECTIVE: Former research has revealed that distress declines after fertility workup. It was the aim of the present study to explore whether this decline depends on such aspects as the diagnosis or the former usage of fertility services. METHODS: Patients attending an andrological clinic filled out questionnaires on distress and coping behaviour at clinic attendance as well as 4 months later. RESULTS: For distress scores there was an interaction between time and former usage of infertility services, indicating that only first-time consulters show a decline in distress after fertility workup. No impact of diagnosis on distress scores could be detected. Generally, patients showed a decrease of active coping behaviour after fertility workup, along with a greater tendency to accept infertility as one's fate. CONCLUSION: The findings indicate that there are different processes working in first-time and repeat consulters with respect to the course of distress.
OBJECTIVE: Former research has revealed that distress declines after fertility workup. It was the aim of the present study to explore whether this decline depends on such aspects as the diagnosis or the former usage of fertility services. METHODS:Patients attending an andrological clinic filled out questionnaires on distress and coping behaviour at clinic attendance as well as 4 months later. RESULTS: For distress scores there was an interaction between time and former usage of infertility services, indicating that only first-time consulters show a decline in distress after fertility workup. No impact of diagnosis on distress scores could be detected. Generally, patients showed a decrease of active coping behaviour after fertility workup, along with a greater tendency to accept infertility as one's fate. CONCLUSION: The findings indicate that there are different processes working in first-time and repeat consulters with respect to the course of distress.
Authors: Suha Baloushah; Aymen Elsous; Soha Abu Eid; Hanan Zaqout; Fatima Muhammad Ibrahim; Mohammed Abu Shawish Journal: J Reprod Infertil Date: 2021 Oct-Dec
Authors: James F Smith; Thomas J Walsh; Alan W Shindel; Paul J Turek; Holly Wing; Lauri Pasch; Patricia P Katz Journal: J Sex Med Date: 2009-07-10 Impact factor: 3.802