Table 2.
Men's and women's experiences after undergoing unsuccessful IVF treatment
| Experiences in relation to unsuccessful IVF treatment |
| Putting up a shield |
| Late realization of the need of professional support |
| Affected partner relationship |
| Frustrated at the ending of IVF |
| Experiences of remaining childless after IVF failure |
| Unanswered questions after ending IVF |
| Feeling excluded and lacking understanding |
| Loss of future life goals |