Pnm-7: Sociological Study of Infertility and Its Consequences among Infertile Women
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Background: Infertility is a worldwide problem presented in various communities and both infertile women and men suffered its psychosocial impacts. But in societies like Iran- where the cultural norms and stereotypes, usually put more value on women as mothers and consider children as a part of women’s status and identity and a source of power for them in family and in the society- the infertile women are far more vulnerable than their male counterparts. This study aims to examine the impact of infertility on different aspects of infertile women’s lives. Materials and Methods: This study reviewed the current literature on infertility in various databases including: PubMed, Google Scholar, Proquest, Elsevier, Springer (English articles) and Iran Medex, Magiran and Scientific Information Database (Persian articles). This review along library studies aims to present a sociological analysis of infertility and its consequences. Results: Some of the most significant sociological factors in studying the phenomenon of infertility are the culture, gender and the treatment process. In Asian cultures fertility ensures stability and continuous marital relationship. In some communities sense of femininity is defined through motherhood, which is often the only way to improve women’s status within the family and society. Therefore, there is a gender-related suffering in all infertility cases. Nowadays, with technological advancements in infertility treatment area, the infertile women face the challenges of treatment procedure in addition to previous bio-psychological and social consequences of their situation. Conclusion: Several studies in the field of infertility and its impact on various aspects of women’s lives show the necessity for infertile women,s empowerment in various spheres of life.
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volume 6 issue 2
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publication date 2012-09-01
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