Background Infertility is a medical and social condition and has a considerable impact on a person’s quality of life (QoL). Due to this impact, nowadays health-systems not only focus on morbidity and mortality but also on quality of life and well-being. The aim of the study was to determine the QoL of women with fertility problem, and identify factors associated with poor QoL. MaterialsAndMetho...

STUDY QUESTION Are positive experiences of different aspects of patient-centred care (PCC) associated with higher intentions to comply with fertility treatment? SUMMARY ANSWER Positive experiences regarding information received, respect from staff about values and preferences, continuity in treatment and competence of staff are directly associated with higher compliance intentions, while posi...

AIM The study's purpose was to examine the effects of providing a partnership support program. It was designed to improve Japanese couples' partnership, maintain quality of life, decrease psychological distress, and improve marital relationship satisfaction while they underwent infertility treatment that included the possibility of using assisted reproductive technology. METHODS This quasi-ex...