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Publications
Here you can find peer reviewed publication in reproductive health. If you would like access to one of the articles please contact Dr. Balsom
Balsom, A. A., Klest, B., Sander, B., & Gordon, J. L. (2024). Acceptance and commitment therapy adapted for women with infertility: a pilot study of the Infertility ACTion program. Reproductive Health, 21(1), 43.
Efficacy of "10 things not to say to someone with infertility" video
Kiviharju, M. J., Gulash, S. K., Balsom, A. A., & Gordon, J. L. (2024). Testing the efficacy of a narrative short film in educating the public about providing emotional support to individuals with fertility problems. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology, 45(1), 2378330.
Sexual function in women with infertility
Balsom, A. A., & Gordon, J. L. (2021). Sexual function among distressed women struggling to conceive without medical intervention. The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, (aop), e20210015.
Infertility distress defined, a qualitative study
Dube, L., Nkosi-Mafutha, N., Balsom, A. A., & Gordon, J. L. (2021). Infertility-related distress and clinical targets for psychotherapy: a qualitative study. BMJ open, 11(11), e050373.
Physical Activity & Infertility
Mussawar, M., Balsom, A. A., de Zepetnek, J. O. T., & Gordon, J. L. (2023). The effect of physical activity on fertility: a mini-review. F&S Reports, 4(2), 150-158.
Coping across the menstrual cycle
Balsom, A. A., & Gordon, J. L. (2021). The relationship between psychological coping and mood across the menstrual cycle among distressed women struggling to conceive. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 145, 110465.
Coping with infertility
Chernoff, A., Balsom, A. A., & Gordon, J. L. (2021). Psychological coping strategies associated with improved mental health in the context of infertility. Archives of women's mental health, 24(1), 73-83.
COVID & Infertility
Gordon, J. L., & Balsom, A. A. (2020). The psychological impact of fertility treatment suspensions during the COVID-19 pandemic. PLoS One, 15(9), e0239253.
