OBJECTIVE To examine the association between in vitro fertilization (IVF) and later admission to hospital with a mental health diagnosis in women who remained childless after infertility treatment. METHODS This was a population-based cohort study using linked administrative hospital and registry data. The study population included all women commencing hospital treatment for infertility in Wes...

BACKGROUND Awareness of infertility risk factors is an essential first step to safeguard future fertility. Whereas several studies have examined university students' awareness of female fertility and related risk factors, the topic of male infertility has not been well examined. The objective of this study was to assess young men and women's awareness, knowledge and perceptions of infertility, ...

BACKGROUND The risk of testicular cancer is thought to be higher among men seeking infertility treatment compared with the general population. Confirmation of this risk in a large US cohort of at-risk patients is lacking. This study explored the association between male infertility and subsequent development of testicular cancer in a US-based cohort. METHODS A total of 51 461 couples evaluate...

The notion “subclinical hypothyroidism”, its significance in the genesis of metabolismdisorders, debatable approaches to treatment as well role thyroidgland hypofunction pathogenesis menstrual cycle disorders and infertility onthe example own clinical observation is given article.Objective – designate criteria for diagnosis treatmentof subclinical hypothyroidism, confirm manifestedhypothyroidis...

BACKGROUND Little is known about psychological processes of infertile couples pursuing medical treatment in comparison with fertile couples and adoption candidates who also suffer from infertility but are not seeking medical help. This study aims to contribute to a better understanding of these individuals in terms of psychological processes (such as external shame, internal shame and self-judg...

BACKGROUND As more women choose to delay childbearing, increasing numbers of them face age-related fertility problems. We aimed to explore the association between age and diagnosed causes of female infertility. METHODS Anonymized data (age of male and female partner, year of first visit, diagnosis, duration and type of infertility) were obtained on all couples attending Aberdeen Fertility Cen...

Introduction: Endometriosis is defined as a chronic gynecological disease characterized by endometrial tissue outside the uterus. The condition affects 5-10% of women reproductive age worldwide and associated with pelvic pain infertility. Despite its prevalence, diagnosis usually delayed for many years which postpones introduction appropriate treatment.
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Relatively little research on infertility focuses exclusively or significantly on men's experiences, particularly in relation to emotional aspects. Evidence that does exist around male infertility suggests that it is a distressing experience for men, due to stigma, threats to masculinity and the perceived need to suppress emotions, and that men and women experience infertility differently. Usin...