Background There is a lack of evidence that pregnancy reduces endometriotic lesions or
symptoms, however studies indicate that people with endometriosis are commonly advised …

Individuals perceiving high social support tend to perceive better adjustment to infertility.
However, it remains unclear whether this benefit is affected by the actual disclosure of the …

This volume provides a graduate-level introduction to communication science, including
theory and scholarship for masters and PhD students as well as practicing scholars. The …

Privacy dilemmas are prevalent for women who experience a fertility problem. In this study,
we use communication privacy management (CPM) theory to explore how privacy …

Cancer patients often attend medical interactions with at least one companion. The degree
to which companions participate varies, ranging from passive observer to active advocate …

People use metaphors to cognitively frame their experiences as well as to explain those
experiences to others, especially in complex medical situations. However, previous research …

Miscarriage occurs in roughly one in five pregnancies in the United States. Although it is
largely considered a “women's issue,” non-miscarrying spouses also endure the mental and …

Fertility problems, often called infertility, have been defined as the inability to conceive or
maintain pregnancy throughout one year of trying (World Health Organization, 2020) …

The purpose of the present study was to examine relationships between doctor
compassionate love and treatment, relational, and psychological stressors, as well as to …

Pregnancy loss due to miscarriage is a pervasive health issue. Although talking about the
miscarriage experience with friends and family members has been linked to better …