Question

discuss the psychological impacts of reproduction loss in women and suggest four ways women can be supported within the health care system to achieve stable mental well-being

Answer 1

Reproductive function loss is one pf rhe common problem globally. Reproductive function loss is not a disease but has great impact on mental and social well being. Infertility can be related to males or females. But in most of the cultures and society, women are the ones blamed for infertility.
Sometimes women with reproductive function loss are not accepted by their spouse, family or society amd have to face rejection.
These factors result in increased mental, social, emotional and financial burden on the women. This has great impact on psychological health and results in feelings of depression, anxiety, worthlessness, guilt, worry, grief and regret. Some women have a feeling pf failure and low self esteem.
The four ways through which women with reproductive loss can be helped by healthcare system are :

1. Counselling : provide the patient with psychological couselling. Explain her that its not her fault and she should not be guilty. Help her to make choices regarding various treatment options.
2. cognitive behavioural therapy : this therapy aims to change unhealthy patterns of thought or behavior and promote positive thoughts. It also provides various coping strategies to stress.
3. The treatment costs for reproduction loss is very expensive and put financial burden on the patient. The healthcare system should help the patient to know about various insurance policies that will cover the costs and reduce expenses.
4. The healthcare system should discuss with the patient how they want to break the news to their family or spouse or do they want to keep it confidential. The healthcare workers should respect the choice made and support their decision. Healthcare statem should practice safe and secure methods for storage pf patient information and do not violate patient's privacy at any cost.