The authors describe the basic methods of biological treatment of infertility (artefi cial insemination and in vitro fertilization) and the role of psychotherapy. Beside the direct infl uence on the psychogenic infertility the authors see the importance of psychotherapy in coping with the emotional stress connected with examinations and with treatment, then in the searching for the alternative solutions or in coping with the fact of a defi nitive infertility. The authors also mention the recommanded psychotherapeutic methods and some ethical problems connected with the modern treatments.

        Key words: infertility, psychotherapy, methods.