Effects of IVF abortion on mental health
IVF abortion refers to the spontaneous termination of pregnancy obtained through assisted reproductive technology (ART) at the early stage. This will have a certain psychological impact on both husband and wife. The following will elaborate on the impact of IVF abortion on mental health from four aspects.
Emotional fluctuation
For couples with IVF abortion, the most common psychological reaction is emotional fluctuation. At first, they may feel extremely disappointed, depressed and sad. Losing their beloved IVF babies will make them feel shocked. They may question their ability and value, and worry that they cannot realize their wishes as parents. In addition, abortion may put pressure on the relationship between husband and wife, leading to increased conflicts and disputes. For those couples who have experienced multiple miscarriages, emotional fluctuations may be more complex and long-term.
In the face of such emotional fluctuations, couples need to support and understand each other. They can help them cope with negative emotions and find positive solutions by seeking psychological counseling or participating in support group activities.
Self identification frustration
IVF abortion can also cause frustration to individual's self-identity. Women may feel that there is something wrong with their body and they may doubt their ability. Men may feel powerless because they cannot protect their partners from the self blame caused by pain. Such self identification setbacks may lead to lower self-esteem and increased self doubt.
In this case, couples can rebuild their self-identity through active communication and mutual support. Accepting professional psychological counseling may help them better cope with frustration, rediscover various reasons, and develop appropriate solutions.
Anxiety and depression
IVF abortion may cause anxiety and depression. Couples may be worried about the uncertainty of the future and the pain of miscarriage. They may feel hopeless and depressed and difficult to face life positively. Anxiety and depression may affect sleep, appetite and work efficiency, and thus have a negative impact on personal life and marital relations.
When facing anxiety and depression, couples need to seek professional psychological support in a timely manner. Psychological counselors can help them understand their emotions, master the methods of emotion regulation, and provide them with necessary psychotherapy.
Positive psychological growth
Although IVF abortion has a negative impact on the psychological health of couples, it will also promote them to experience a psychological growth. Couples may become stronger and more understanding, and learn to look for hope from difficulties. They may learn to cope with setbacks, adjust their mentality, and gradually accept the reality of life.
In this process, couples can take some positive strategies to promote psychological growth, such as talking with friends and family, participating in support group activities, maintaining a positive attitude, and looking for other sources of satisfaction.
Summary
IVF abortion has many effects on the mental health of couples. They may experience emotional fluctuations, self identification setbacks, anxiety and depression, but they also have the opportunity to experience positive psychological growth. What is important is that couples need to support and understand each other and seek professional psychological support in a timely manner to meet this challenge and rebuild mental health.
