The meaning of repeated assisted reproductive technologies failures experienced of older infertile women.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The trend of older pregnant women and infertile women in South Korea, who are influencing the low birth rate, is on the rise. Older infertile women earnestly hoped for pregnancy and persisted in undergoing assisted reproductive technology multiple times. However, contrary to their wishes, they experienced failure to conceive.

Materials and method

This study is qualitative research aimed at exploring the essential meaning of the experiences of women over 35 who have faced pregnancy failure after assisted reproductive technology.

Results

The average age of the participants in this study was 41.8 years, and they underwent an average of 5.7 assisted reproductive treatments after their infertility diagnosis. Through in-depth interviews with the participants, 1

SUBMITTER: Oh HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11850572 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature