Pnm-22: The Role of Sex Differences in MentalAspect of Infertility

Infertility is one of the couple´s problems in different society. Based on the researches done, the rate of infertility is almost 12 to 20 percent. Studies considered infertility as a source of metal disorders. It has not only physiological aspects but also psychological aspects. The results of the studies done by mental health specialists , psychologist , have shown that infertile people are affected more by chronic stress and they are at the risk of diseases like depression, anxiety, low self steam and dissatisfaction. In general experiencing stressful event causes. The decrease of person´s control in life and makes the couple irritable and unstable. It also results in aggressive modes, feeling of disability, disappointment, uselessness embarrassment and anxiety. Infertility makes sexual relations undesirable. The results obtained from Mahlsdet ´s study (1987) done with 63 infertile female and 37 infertile male showed that 96% felt disappointment. 81% unenjoyment, 82% irritability and 65% anger, sex is one of the factors that effects the way people react toward infertility. A lot of studies were done in this regard. The results taken from most of them have shown that the experience of infertility is more stressful for women that the men. The infertile women have had more psychological problems than men and infertility has more negative meaning for women than for men Shaver et al. (1992), Gril (1991) have done studies on fertility and concluded that women in comparison with men enjoy. 1. Life confidentiality 2. High depression 3. Low life satisfaction 4. Lack of child as an unacceptable problem 5. Considering infertility as their fault. In terms of depression and anxiety, Domar and et al. (2000) have done some researches.They indicated that the degree of depression and anxiety is higher in women than in men. Newton et al. concluded that shared life for women is less enjoyable that men. What we should know is that the difference in sex and its effect on infertility is more important that the problemperson. The role of sex and sexual identity are of great importance in infertility. What we should consider more is the psychosocial aspects of infertility. What we should know is that the difference in sex and its effect on infertility is more important that the problem person. The role of sex and sexual identity are of great importance in infertility. What we should consider more is the psychosocial aspects of infertility.