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Title

MEDICAL AND PSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS RELATED TO IN VITRO FERTILIZATION IN SAME-SEX COUPLES: A SYSTEMATIZED REVIEW

Objective

OBJECTIVE: To understand the ethical norms for the use of assisted reproduction techniques for same-sex couples, and the psychosocial impact related to the difficulties encountered in relation to the treatment.

Methods

METHODS: The articles were retrieved from the PUBMED and GOOGLE SCHOLAR database, conducted in July 2023, with the descriptors "Same-sex couples" and "IVF". In PUBMED, 26 results were found and in GOOGLE SCHOLAR 5740, with filters for articles published in the last ten years, emphasizing those that address the medical and psychosocial aspects of assisted reproduction in same-sex couples.With the reading of the titles, 10 studies were selected, and after analyzing them, there were a total of 7 articles

Results

Seeking to understand the access of homosexuals to assisted reproduction techniques, scientific studies are carried out, considering the difficulties faced in relation not only to treatment, but also to prejudice. In this context, compared to other countries, Brazil is not yet legislatively regulated, leading same-sex couples to resort to the judiciary so that they have the right of paternity admitted.
Therefore, it is asked, has the country really come to accept that homosexual couples have children through assisted reproduction? Couples with formulation outside the conventional saying go through longer processes than couples within the standard established by society, going beyond legal difficulties, facing the prejudice rooted in society.
As a result, recent studies have proven relationship satisfaction among gay couples after IVF and a more positive functioning of the relationship, with less stress and anxiety associated with parenting when compared to heterosexual parents, because the goal of assisted reproduction occurs with the same purpose, however, as the journey requires much more medical and psychological effort for same-sex couples, they become increasingly welcoming, privileging and always putting the health and comfort of their child first.

Conclusion

It is inferred the importance of ensuring a less arduous approach and process for same-sex couples, since they go through many difficulties in relation to medical and psychological treatment. Thus, today, fertility centers increasingly recognize the unique issues of same-sex couples, offering greater hospitality and medical and psychosocial treatment, seeking to help them in each adversity throughout the process.

Keywords

assisted reproduction; same-sex couples; psychosocial treatment.