Effects of IVF on Mental Health of Couples
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology that helps couples who cannot conceive naturally achieve their reproductive aspirations. However, IVF will have a certain impact on the mental health of couples. This article will elaborate from four aspects: psychological pressure, emotional fluctuation, marital relationship, and family and social support.
1、 Psychological pressure
In the process of IVF, couples face enormous psychological pressure. First of all, they have to face a long treatment process, and they need to accept various examinations, injections of drugs and the pain of surgery. These processes have a negative impact on the physical and mental health of the couple. Secondly, due to the low success rate of IVF, couples often fall into anxiety and worry, fearing that they will not succeed in pregnancy, which has brought great pressure to their psychology.
As time goes by, the psychological pressure of couples will gradually increase. They may experience many failures and face various difficulties and setbacks, which have a negative impact on the mental health of couples. They may have psychological problems such as depression, anxiety, depression, and even lose hope in life.
2、 Emotional fluctuation
In the process of IVF, couples' emotions will fluctuate. On the one hand, their expectation and joy for a successful pregnancy will bring them positive emotional experience. This positive emotion contributes to the psychological health of the couple and enhances their sense of happiness and satisfaction.
On the other hand, the failure of IVF may bring depression and loss to couples. They may feel remorse, doubt their body and ability, and even complain about the whole process. This kind of negative emotion will have a negative impact on the psychological health of couples, increasing their psychological burden.
Therefore, in the process of IVF, couples should learn to actively respond to emotional fluctuations, find appropriate ways to vent negative emotions, and maintain a positive attitude.
3、 Conjugal relationship
IVF has a complex impact on the relationship between husband and wife. On the one hand, by jointly facing the difficulties and setbacks of IVF, couples may have closer ties and mutual support. They can encourage and encourage each other to get through difficulties together, which helps to strengthen the emotional bond between husband and wife.
On the other hand, the pressure and emotional fluctuation during IVF may bring troubles to the relationship between husband and wife. They may have negative emotions and complain about each other because they are unable to conceive. Communication between husband and wife may be affected, leading to quarrels and conflicts.
Therefore, couples need to maintain good communication and understanding in the process of IVF, respect each other's feelings, face difficulties together, and seek professional psychological guidance to maintain a good relationship between husband and wife.
4、 Family and social support
In the process of IVF, family and social support is crucial to the mental health of couples. First of all, understanding and care from family members can reduce the psychological pressure of couples. Family support can give them emotional support and encouragement, which is conducive to the mental health of couples.
Secondly, social support also plays an important role in the psychological health of couples. On the one hand, couples can join relevant support groups, communicate with other couples who experience similar difficulties, share their experiences and emotions, support each other, and reduce psychological pressure. On the other hand, the support and guidance of medical institutions and professionals are also crucial to the psychological health of couples.
Summary
IVF has a significant impact on the mental health of couples. From the four aspects of psychological pressure, emotional fluctuation, husband and wife relationship, and family and social support, IVF will bring psychological pressure and emotional fluctuation to couples, and have an impact on husband and wife relationship. However, by actively coping with pressure and emotional fluctuations, maintaining the relationship between husband and wife, and receiving support from family and society, couples can enhance their mental health and overcome difficulties in the process of IVF.
