BACKGROUND Because the primary aim of infertility treatment is to achieve pregnancy, mental health care during this treatment is often neglected. However, the inability to conceive children is stressful for couples throughout the world. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate factors related to the anxiety and depression of female infertility patients. METHODS Participants included...

Background: To describe the evaluation and management of endometriosis for midwives.Materials and Methods: A narrative review was performed within articles published at “PubMed”, “Elsevier”, “SID” and original text books to reach the purpose. Results: Many infertile women presenting at infertility treatment centers suffer from “endometriosis”. The significant correlation between endometriosis a...

3 The causes of female infertility are multifaceted, and may extend to either of the partners or even both. Indeed, the root issues of infertility can be related to both sexes: approximately 50 percent of infertility is caused by female conditions, while approximately 40 percent is male related. It is also worth noting that in 25 percent of infert...

background: infertility is a major life event that brings about social and psychological problems. the type and rate these problems in the context of socio-cultural of different geographical areas and sex of people is different. objective: the aim of this qualitative study was to explain the psychological consequences of infertility in iranian infertile women seeking treatment. materials and me...

This article provides an overview of the psychological and social implications of infertility. After describing the evolution of current theoretical understanding in this area, it outlines typical emotional and gender-specific reactions as well as the impact of infertility on the concept of identity and loss. Key questions are presented that medical professionals can use in order to facilitate ...