Coping strategies of infertile women.

This study was initiated to explore the coping patterns of infertile women. The researchers interviewed 30 women and evaluated data using content analysis. Six ways of coping with infertility were identified: (1) increasing the space or distancing oneself from reminders of infertility, (2) instituting measures for regaining control, (3) acting to increase self-esteem by being the best, (4) looking for hidden meaning in infertility, (5) giving in to feelings, and (6) sharing the burden with others.