Relationship status among lesbian and heterosexual couples 8-10 years after undergoing assisted reproductive treatment in Sweden.
Assisted reproduction
IVF
Sperm donation
lesbian relationship
oocyte donation
relationship satisfaction
separation
Journal
Upsala journal of medical sciences
ISSN: 2000-1967
Titre abrégé: Ups J Med Sci
Pays: Sweden
ID NLM: 0332203
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
2024
2024
Historique:
received:
07
04
2024
revised:
02
07
2024
accepted:
03
07
2024
medline:
8
10
2024
pubmed:
8
10
2024
entrez:
8
10
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Infertility along with fertility treatments has been reported to have a devastating effect on the well-being of the individuals involved as well as their relationship. So far, the studies exploring the impact on the relationship have mainly focused on heterosexual couples facing infertility and undergoing treatment. There is, therefore, a lack of data on the potential role of sexual orientation, gamete origin, as well as treatment success on the risk of separation after fertility treatment. The purpose of this study was, thus, to explore whether sexual orientation, donation treatment, and fertility success affected the relationship well-being and to explore various separation-related aspects. We have performed a prospective cohort study of heterosexual and homosexual couples undergoing fertility treatment with autologous and donated gametes in Sweden and followed them for up to 10 years after receiving fertility treatment. In the current follow-up study, 660 individuals have been included. Almost 39% of lesbian couples participating reported having separated as opposed to 11-17% of heterosexual couples undergoing treatment with own or donated gametes. Neither background factors nor treatment success protected against separation. By using the relationship satisfaction The findings can be used by fertility clinics to provide relationship tools to the treated couples in order to help them nurture their relationship and decrease the risk of separation in the long run.
Sections du résumé
Background
UNASSIGNED
Infertility along with fertility treatments has been reported to have a devastating effect on the well-being of the individuals involved as well as their relationship. So far, the studies exploring the impact on the relationship have mainly focused on heterosexual couples facing infertility and undergoing treatment. There is, therefore, a lack of data on the potential role of sexual orientation, gamete origin, as well as treatment success on the risk of separation after fertility treatment. The purpose of this study was, thus, to explore whether sexual orientation, donation treatment, and fertility success affected the relationship well-being and to explore various separation-related aspects.
Methods
UNASSIGNED
We have performed a prospective cohort study of heterosexual and homosexual couples undergoing fertility treatment with autologous and donated gametes in Sweden and followed them for up to 10 years after receiving fertility treatment. In the current follow-up study, 660 individuals have been included.
Results
UNASSIGNED
Almost 39% of lesbian couples participating reported having separated as opposed to 11-17% of heterosexual couples undergoing treatment with own or donated gametes. Neither background factors nor treatment success protected against separation. By using the relationship satisfaction
Conclusion
UNASSIGNED
The findings can be used by fertility clinics to provide relationship tools to the treated couples in order to help them nurture their relationship and decrease the risk of separation in the long run.
Identifiants
pubmed: 39376586
doi: 10.48101/ujms.v129.10698
pii: 10698
pmc: PMC11457905
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Informations de copyright
© 2024 The Author(s). Published by Upsala Medical Society.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
EE has received speaking fee from Gedeon Richter and research support from Ferring Pharmaceuticals and serves on the advisory board of Tilly AB, none in any way related to this manuscript. The rest of the authors have no relevant financial or non-financial interest to disclose.