Preparing for an In vitro Fertilization Cycle

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Authors

  • Connie Stark, RNC, CPC

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17140/WHOJ-6-137

Keywords:

parenthood, sadness, anxiety, the stress hormone cortisol increases which impacts the entire body

Abstract

This path can be filled with a mix of emotions that can
be overwhelming and stressful creating feelings of fear of the unknown. Patients who seek emotional support early in treatment
are often better prepared for their experiences and find it significantly less stressful than patients who do not, according to Dr. Ali
Domar, founder of mind/body programs for women’s health

References

Domar A. Domar Center for Mind/Body Health. domarcern-ter Web site. https://www.domarcenter.com/about/staff/alice_ domar. Accessed September 24, 2019.

Domar A. Mind/body guide to enhancing fertility. In: Conquer-ing-Infertility. London, United Kingdom: Penguin Books; 2004.

RESOLVE The National Infertility Association. resolve Web site. https://resolve.org/. Accessed September 24, 2019.

American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). repro-ductivefacts Web site. https://www.reproductivefacts.org/. Ac-cessed September 24, 2019.

Cwikel J, Gidron Y, Sheiner E. Psychological interactions with infertility among women. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2004; 117(2): 126-131. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2004.05.004 Opinion | Volume 6 | Number 1|

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Published

2020-05-11

How to Cite

Connie Stark, RNC, CPC. (2020). Preparing for an In vitro Fertilization Cycle. Women’s Health, 8–9. https://doi.org/10.17140/WHOJ-6-137

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Volume 6 Issue 1 2020

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