[Psychosomatic problems of childless couples].

We discuss the late "wish for pregnancy" (involving women over 45 years of age). Late hopes for in vitro fertilization occur, encouraged by "solutions" that are deceptive and to our experience distract from inner conflicts. We consider the problems of idiopathic infertility, a diagnosis that is frequently accepted as final without exploration of the psychological background. Finally, we discuss secondary sexual dysfunctions, caused by a very technical approach to infertility treatment. We conclude with a demand for critical discussion of neuralgic problems in modern reproductive medicine (e.g., manipulation of embryonic structures and breaking up of family structures).