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Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Volume  7, Issue 4, October-December 2019, Pages 637-640
 

Review Article

Counseling Infertile Couple: Review Series 1

Alka Patil1, Bhagyashree Badade2, Sayli Thavare3

1Professor and Head, 2,3Junior Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ACPM Medical College, Dhule, Maharashtra 424002, India.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijog.2321.1636.7419.11

Abstract

Counseling refers to confidential interaction between health professional and a client, enabling her to cope with stressful situations and take personal decisions related to problems. Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother. Journey towards search for causative factor in infertility may be exhaustive for the couple. Gynecologist also must have patience for this difficult journey which may be rewarding at the end. Psychosocial interventions for the infertile couple have immense value. Confidentiality is vital for successful counseling. Gynecologist is communicator as well as a counselor and a professional who is committed for the best ethical, legal, social and human aspects.


Keywords : Counseling; Infertility; Communication; Psychology; Interventions.
Corresponding Author : Alka Patil