Does IVF make people happy?

IF 3.7 2区医学 Q1 OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Reproductive biomedicine online Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI:10.1016/j.rbmo.2025.104834

Mariana Sousa-Leite, Jacky Boivin

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Abstract

Research has been focused on exploring the negative side of IVF. However, a comprehensive picture of the overall impact of IVF needs to acknowledge its positive side. Prospective and cross-sectional research have shown that happiness can be experienced before, during and after IVF, irrespective of whether or not a live birth is achieved. Psychosocial models within positive psychology support the intrinsic benefit and adaptative effect of the action of undergoing IVF on well-being and mental health through the opportunity it affords people to achieve, accept and make meaning of their (un)realized parenthood goals. The PERMA model was used to explore the concept of happiness, with evidence showing that happiness can be achieved in IVF via positive emotions (most investigated), a sense of being engaged, positive relationships, and a sense of meaning and accomplishment. The positive lived experience of IVF can be moderated by individual patient characteristics, and enhanced by positive-focused approaches to care. High-quality research and patient-centred models of care are needed to evaluate and promote the holistic positive value of IVF in all dimensions of happiness.

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Reproductive biomedicine online 医学-妇产科学

CiteScore

7.20

自引率

7.50%

发文量

391

审稿时长

50 days

期刊介绍： Reproductive BioMedicine Online covers the formation, growth and differentiation of the human embryo. It is intended to bring to public attention new research on biological and clinical research on human reproduction and the human embryo including relevant studies on animals. It is published by a group of scientists and clinicians working in these fields of study. Its audience comprises researchers, clinicians, practitioners, academics and patients. Context: The period of human embryonic growth covered is between the formation of the primordial germ cells in the fetus until mid-pregnancy. High quality research on lower animals is included if it helps to clarify the human situation. Studies progressing to birth and later are published if they have a direct bearing on events in the earlier stages of pregnancy.