Search for dissertations about: "women undergoing ivf"

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2. 1. Experiences of IVF - from a patient perspective

   Author : Herborg Holter; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; infertility; IVF; quality of life; quality of care; relationship; gender differences; male factor; measurement instrument;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to assess the quality of life and quality of care from a patient perspective, in relation to IVF treatment. This was done by: - assessing infertile couples’ short-term emotional responses to their first IVF treatment, the relationship between partners at different stages of the first treatment, and differences/similarities between the reactions of men and women as to whether or not a pregnancy was achieved - investigating whether a male infertility diagnosis had any influence on men’s experience of infertility and its treatment, view of life, relationships, self-image and psychological well-being, when compared with men in couples where the diagnosis was female, mixed or unexplained infertility - developing a validated instrument (QPP-IVF) for measuring patient-centered quality of care in an IVF-programme for both men and women - investigating patient-centered quality of care during IVF treatments as evaluated by men and women Method: Papers I and II were part of a prospective, longitudinal study carried out between 1999 and 2002 at the Reproductive Medicine Unit, Sahlgrenska University Hospital. READ MORE

4. 2. Mood Disorders, Personality and Grief in Women and Men undergoing in vitro Fertilization Treatment

   Author : Helena Volgsten; Agneta Skoog Svanberg; Mikael Landén; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; infertility; in vitro fertilization; depression; anxiety; personality; neuroticism; grief; unsuccessful IVF; Obstetrics and gynaecology; Obstetrik och gynekologi; Obstetrik och gynekologi; Obstetrics and Gynaecology;

   Abstract : Psychological problems are common in infertile women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment.  The aim of this thesis was to determine the prevalence of psychiatric disorders, such as mood and anxiety disorders, and related risk factors and personality traits in women and men undergoing IVF. READ MORE

5. 3. Immune regulation during pregnancy in relation to allergy and in women undergoing in vitro fertilization

   Author : Marie Persson; Maria Jenmalm; Göran Berg; Christina Ekerfelt; Lucia Mincheva-Nilsson; Linköpings universitet; []
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   Abstract : During pregnancy, the fetus expresses both maternal and paternal antigens. To the mother, the paternal antigens are foreign, providing her immune system with an interesting challenge. The fact that the fetus is not normally attacked and rejected implies that mechanisms of tolerance must exist. READ MORE

6. 4. Lifestyle and Reproductive Health among Women prior to Conception

   Author : Lana Salih Joelsson; Alkistis Skalkidou; Tanja Tydén; Anna Berglund; Kjell Wånggren; Staffan Nilsson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; lifestyle; pregnancy; infertility; in vitro fertilization; smoking; obesity; alcohol; Obstetrik och gynekologi; Obstetrics and Gynaecology;

   Abstract : Health and lifestyle is of great importance when women intend to become pregnant, as well as during pregnancy. It is crucial that people seeking for infertility are aware of which lifestyle changes they can undertake to enhance the likelihood of treatment success. READ MORE

7. 5. Endocrine and therapeutic aspects of infertile women with the polycystic ovary syndrome

   Author : Margareta Fridström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : cost-effectiveness; FSH threshold; glucocorticoids; granulosa cells; infertility; in vitro fertilisation; obesity; ovulation induction; polycystic ovary syndrome; pregnancy complications;

   Abstract : Fertility treatment with gonadotrophins in infertile clomiphene resistant women with the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is troublesome with an unpredictive ovarian response. The purpose of this study was to elucidate aspects of ovarian sensitivity and to evaluate treatment efficiency and costs of ovulation induction (OI) and in vitro fertilisation (IVF), as well as pregnancy outcome after infertility treatment in patients with PCOS. READ MORE