scholarly journals Psychosocial Aspects of Gestational Grief in Women Undergoing Infertility Treatment: A Systematic Review of Qualitative and Quantitative Evidence

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (24) ◽  
pp. 13143
Author(s):  
Michelle Herminia Mesquita de Castro ◽  
Carolina Rodrigues Mendonça ◽  
Matias Noll ◽  
Fernanda Sardinha de Abreu Tacon ◽  
Waldemar Naves do Amaral
Keyword(s):  
Assisted Reproduction ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Infertility Treatment ◽  
Psychosocial Aspects ◽  
Human Reproduction ◽  
Prolonged Grief ◽  
Quantitative Evidence ◽  
Assisted Human Reproduction ◽  
Psychosocial Responses ◽  
Assisted Reproduction Treatment

Women undergoing assisted reproduction treatment without being able to become pregnant, and experiencing pregnancy loss after assisted reproduction, are triggering factors for prolonged grief and mourning. This review aims to investigate the psychosocial aspects of gestational grief among women who have undergone infertility treatment. We searched the databases of MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Lilacs for works published up to 5 March 2021. The outcomes analyzed were negative and positive psychosocial responses to gestational grief among women suffering from infertility and undergoing assisted human reproduction treatment. Eleven studies were included, which yielded 316 women experiencing infertility who were undergoing treatment. The most frequently reported negative psychosocial manifestations of grief response were depression (6/11, 54.5%), despair or loss of hope/guilt/anger (5/11, 45.5%), anxiety (4/11, 36.4%), frustration (3/11, 27.3%), and anguish/shock/suicidal thoughts/isolation (2/11, 18.2%). Positive psychosocial manifestations included the hope of becoming pregnant (4/6, 66.6%) and acceptance of infertility after attempting infertility treatment (2/6, 33.3%). We identified several negative and positive psychosocial responses to gestational grief in women experiencing infertility. Psychological support before, during, and after assisted human reproduction treatment is crucial for the management of psychosocial aspects that characterize the grief process of women experiencing infertility who become pregnant and who lose their pregnancy. Our results may help raise awareness of the area of grief among infertile women and promote policy development for the mental health of bereaved women.

scholarly journals O DIREITO SUCESSÓRIO DOS FILHOS HAVIDOS POR INSEMINAÇÃO ARTIFICIAL HOMÓLOGA PÓS-MORTEM

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (209) ◽  
pp. 1-30
Author(s):  
LETÍCIA FERNANDES RODRIGUES ◽  
Thiago Rodrigues Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Insemination ◽  
Human Reproduction ◽  
Post Mortem ◽  
Significant Modification ◽  
Inheritance Law ◽  
Assisted Human Reproduction ◽  
Brazilian Legislation ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Right ◽  
Assisted Reproduction Treatment

The present work aims to analyze whether the children conceived after the death of the parent by homologous fertilization have the right to inheritance, seeking to conceptualize the institutes of inheritance law and artificial insemination, analyzing the constitutional principles and the sources of law, so that find the best answer on the topic. The article will be divided into 3 parts. The first will try to explain the succession law (master of the law that regulates the transfer of assets, rights and obligations to the heir after the death of an individual) in the light of Brazilian legislation, explaining the existing Types of Succession. The second part of this article will address Assisted Human Reproduction, pointing out the different conceptions of the concept of family that has undergone significant modification over time. In addition, the second part will also deal with Artificial Insemination, which is an assisted reproduction treatment that expands the possibilities of fertilization of the egg, as well as its divisions. It also points out the principles of Brazilian law applicable to assisted human reproduction. The last part of this work will analyze post mortem artificial insemination and the effects on inheritance law based on legislation, doctrine and principles applicable to the subject, pointing out the three doctrinal currents that emerged with the aim of filling this legislative vacuum. This research is categorized as explanatory, as it aims to identify the factors that determine and contribute to the succession of the post mortem inseminated child, the procedure used in this study will be the bibliographic research.

scholarly journals Posthumously Conceived Children and Succession Law: A View from Ireland

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 380-402
Author(s):  
Kathryn O’Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
Assisted Reproduction ◽  
Common Law ◽  
General Scheme ◽  
Genetic Material ◽  
Human Reproduction ◽  
Post Mortem ◽  
Assisted Human Reproduction ◽  
International Experiences ◽  
International Perspectives ◽  
Recent Developments

Abstract Since its emergence in the late 1970s, posthumous conception has provoked controversy. However, notwithstanding that a number of jurisdictions continue to apply a blanket ban on the posthumous use of genetic material, many (if not most) common law jurisdictions now expressly or implicitly permit such post-mortem conception. Yet as awareness of the potential for posthumous conception continues to increase, so too does awareness of the associated legal complications. In particular, serious questions arise as to whether the so-called ‘after born’ children ought to enjoy succession rights in their deceased parent’s estate. This article considers various arguments for and against the recognition of the succession rights of posthumously conceived children and reflects on the position adopted in a number of jurisdictions. With these international perspectives in mind, the article then places the spotlight on recent developments in Ireland, specifically the recent publication of the General Scheme of the Assisted Human Reproduction Bill 2017, which seeks to expressly permit and regulate posthumous assisted reproduction in the jurisdiction. The article considers the apparent intention of the Irish legislature to recognize the ‘inheritance’ rights of posthumously conceived children and, drawing on international experiences, questions how this intention might best be realized.

scholarly journals Effect of Intralipid infusion on peripheral blood T cells and plasma cytokines in women undergoing assisted reproduction treatment

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kerrie L Foyle ◽  
David J Sharkey ◽  
Lachlan M Moldenhauer ◽  
Ella S Green ◽  
Jasmine J Wilson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Cells ◽  
Assisted Reproduction ◽  
Peripheral Blood ◽  
Plasma Cytokines ◽  
Assisted Reproduction Treatment

In the Best Interests of the Child? The Regulation of dahr in Ireland

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 391-408 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lydia Bracken
Keyword(s):  
Family Relationships ◽  
Best Interests ◽  
Human Reproduction ◽  
Assisted Human Reproduction ◽  
Rights And Interests ◽  
First Time ◽  
Positive Step

The Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 provides specific rules to allocate parentage in cases of donor-assisted human reproduction (‘dahr’) for the first time in Ireland. In this regard, the 2015 Act represents a positive step forward for Irish law and is one which certainly enhances the position of children who are born via donor procedures by offering their families much needed recognition and certainty. It must be considered, however, whether the provisions of the 2015 Act operate in the best interests of children to the fullest extent. This article considers the main provisions of the 2015 Act from the perspective of the child’s rights and interests to understand whether children are adequately protected by the new legislation. Ultimately, it will be shown that there are some gaps in the 2015 Act which need to be addressed so as to truly operate in children’s best interests.

scholarly journals OC13.05: Impact of uterine anomalies upon pregnancy in women conceiving following assisted reproduction treatment

2010 ◽  
Vol 36 (S1) ◽  
pp. 25-26
Author(s):  
Y. Chan ◽  
K. Jayaprakasan ◽  
S. Sur ◽  
S. R. Deb ◽  
J. S. Clewes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Assisted Reproduction ◽  
Uterine Anomalies ◽  
Assisted Reproduction Treatment

O-034 Infertility treatment law making in Europe: the clash of knowledge, ethics and business

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Wilinska-Zelek
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diagnosis ◽  
Medical Knowledge ◽  
Infertility Treatment ◽  
Oocyte Donation ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Human Reproduction ◽  
Main Concern ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
The Law ◽  
Law Making

Abstract text Infertility treatment law making in Europe: the clash of knowledge, ethics and business Today, there is no common European set of rules for Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART). ART is now controlled by legislation in almost all European countries, substantial variations exist within the detail of that legislation. Main legal differences between countries relate to: embryo selection, particularly by genetic screening, embryo freezing and embryo transfer, preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), oocyte donation, anonymity of gamete donors, surrogacy, patient eligibility criteria (eg, sexual orientation, age), reimbursement and state funding. The most complete survey ever of the ART legal and funding framework of 43 European countries was published in the ESHRE medical journal Human Reproduction Open: Calhaz-Jorge C, De Geyter C, Kupka MS, et al. Survey on ART and IUI: Legislation, regulation, funding and registries in European countries. Hum Reprod Open 2020; doi:10.1093/hropen/hoz044. Unfortunately, changes of legislation are so dynamic that much of the information in this article is no longer up-to-date. Lawyers observe that one of the most important rule of law “When the Law ceases to reflect the realities of Life, it is the Law that will Change” does not work in ART. In regard to this matter dominant rule is: “The Law will change only when it ceases to reflect the government’s point of view and lobbyists’ needs”. Modern medical knowledge and the society’s needs are often not the main concern during the law making discussion. The speech discusses the issues related to infertility treatment law making in Europe with a focus of the problem that modern medical knowledge in this process is not taken into account at all. The author diagnoses numerous problem related to determining the border between medical knowledge, ethics and business in law making process. The observed problems will be discussed on selected examples (from Poland, Greece and the United Kingdom) during presentation at the ESHRE on-line 37th Annual Meeting.

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