BACKGROUND Previous studies examining experiences of infertility focused mainly on the aspect of loss but neglected the possible gains realized through surviving the experience of infertility. The success rate of IVF remains relatively low, and we used the strengths perspective to examine adjustment after unsuccessful treatment. This study aims to provide an in-depth description of the gains pe...

Background Several factors may cause infertility and fetal loss. Blood groups antigens seem to be implied in the mechanisms of infertility and fetal loss. Maternal natural antibody can react against father’s blood group antigens on spermatozoa. The effects of parental blood group system on infertility and fetal surveillance perceived by its manifestation in prezygotic (caused infertility) and ...

BACKGROUND In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) is now an accepted and effective treatment for infertility, however IVF is acknowledged as contributing to, rather than lessening, the overall psychosocial effects of infertility. Psychological and counselling interventions have previously been widely recommended in parallel with infertility treatments but whilst in many jurisdictions counselling is recom...

Background: Pregnancy is a normal and pleasant event in women's life, but it often involved with psychological and behavioral changes and can result in stress in some women, such as women that their pregnancies is occurred after infertility treatment. This study aimed to determine the demographic characteristic, fertility, obstetrics, social support factors and relationship with severity o...

Background Chronic scrotal pain (CSP) may be debilitating in men presenting for treatment for CSP, but we have little information on the frequency and severity of CSP in the men who do not seek care for the CSP. Our objective was to identify the frequency and characteristics of CSP in a population of men presenting for reasons other than CSP to a urology clinic. Methods Men presenting to a ur...

Background: A study to assess the effectiveness of patient education program focused on improving knowledge in reducing stress among primary infertile couples undergoing ART in Royan Institute. Materials and Methods: In total, 50 primary infertile Couples fulfilling the inclusion criteria undergoing ART, 25 each in experimental and control groups completed the intervention. A well educated and ...

background : today, infertility is a major medical problem and its prevalence is increasing worldwide. infertility affects men and women of reproductive ages. in addition, infertile couples encounter many emotional and mental problems. the theory of planned behavior is a theory that explains the process of adopting appropriate behaviors. the aim of this study was to determine the predictive pow...