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Abstract
ICSI has revolutionized the treatment of infertilitywhereverpsychological impacts
and coping strategies is a key factor in couplesundergoing ICSI.This study aimed to assess
psychological impacts and coping strategies among couples undergoing ICSI. A descriptive
design was utilized in this study in the Assisted Reproduction Unit, international Islamic center
for population studies and research, AI-Azhar University; Cairo, Egypt. APurposive sample
was used of (l 00 couples) Undergoing ICSI in selected unit. Three tools were used to collect the
needed data; Socio-demographic characteristics questionnaire, Arabic DASS, andCoping
Strategies Questionnaire.Resultsof the present study revealed that more than half of infertile
couples had primary infertility.the majority of couples had psychopathological impacts,they used
Strategies as Social support, Problem solving techniques and avoidance more than treatment
dropping out strategy Conclusion:psychopathological impacts are over prevalent than expected
especially among secondary infertility couples. So Results of the present study recommended
that, counseling program for ICSI team about how to deal with infertile couples (especially
among secondary infertility couples) and its effect on them should be applied.