In spite of large improvements in health care technologies and more access to reproductive health services during past decades, there are many reports on human fertility decline .The role of life style and environmental factors on human fertility has attracted more attention recently and is the subject of worldwide studies on causes of male and female factor infertility. The important factors s...

BACKGROUND Ovarian aging and cytotoxic treatments are the most common causes for fertility loss in women. With increasing numbers of young female survivors following cytotoxic cancer treatments, the issue of fertility preservation has assumed greater importance. METHODS We review the literature on the causes of female fertility loss as well as the recent advances in fertility preservation opt...

BACKGROUND Recently, the relevance of social interactions as determinants of behavioral intentions has been increasingly perceived, but there is a lack of knowledge on how and why it interacts with couples' fertility intentions. OBJECTIVE This qualitative study was conducted to explore the influence of social network on couples' intention to have their first child in urban society of Mashhad,...

We investigate the importance of various mechanisms by which child care policies can affect life-cycle patterns of employment and fertility among women, as well as long-run cognitive outcomes among children. A dynamic structural model of employment, fertility, and child care use is estimated using Norwegian administrative data. The estimation exploits a large-scale child care reform, which prov...

BACKGROUND Population growth is determined by fertility, mortality and migration rates. Fertility is the prime determinant of population growth, which is highly associated with family planning, literacy, urbanization, and expansion of health system. In many part of Africa, its level is more than twice the replacement level. In Ethiopia, a significant decline in fertility mainly in the urban set...

BACKGROUND Care of the gynecologic cancer survivor extends beyond cancer treatment to encompass promotion of sexual, cardiovascular, bone, and brain health; management of fertility, contraception, and vasomotor symptoms; and genetic counseling. METHODS This is a narrative review of the data and guidelines regarding care and surveillance of the gynecologic cancer survivor. We searched database...

This study provides evidence of the impact of health insurance on fertility decisions in the context of young adults. The Affordable Care Act young adult provision has been shown to expand private health insurance coverage for the intended age group. Having health insurance improves access to family planning services and could reduce unintended pregnancy. The provision may also improve health i...

INTRODUCTION Male infertility is potentially a severe, low-control stressor. There is limited knowledge of the expectations, needs, and assessment of fertility care among men with severe infertility. The aim of this study was to explore experience, expectations, needs, and assessment of fertility care among Danish men having severe male-factor infertility. METHODS Semi-structured qualitative ...