INTRODUCTION Male infertility is potentially a severe, low-control stressor. There is limited knowledge of the expectations, needs, and assessment of fertility care among men with severe infertility. The aim of this study was to explore experience, expectations, needs, and assessment of fertility care among Danish men having severe male-factor infertility. METHODS Semi-structured qualitative ...

The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between 2 genetic polymorphisms of the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene (MTHFR), C677T and A1298C, and determine the long-term reproductive outcome in infertile men. This was a prospective study conducted in an andrology clinic. Men with a 1-year history of infertility were assessed for the MTHFR polymorphisms at a 5-year follow-up. ...

BACKGROUND Infertility is a health problem which affects about 10-20% of married couples. Male factor infertility is involved approximately 50% of infertile couples. Most of male infertility is regarding to deletions in the male-specific region of the Y chromosome. OBJECTIVE In this study, the occurrence of deletions in the AZF region and association between infertility and paternal age were ...

Testicular biopsy was considered the cornerstone of male infertility diagnosis for many years in men with unexplained infertility and azoospermia. Recent guidelines for male infertility have limited the indications for a diagnostic testicular biopsy to the confirmation of obstructive azoospermia in men with normal size testes and normal reproductive hormones. Nowadays, testicular biopsies are m...

BACKGROUND Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a prevalent infection in humans. Recent studies have shown the role of CMV infection in male infertility disorder. AIM Here we aimed to study the role of CMV infection in men with idiopathic infertility. MATERIALS AND METHODS We performed a case-control study of CMV serology in 200 patients attending male infertility clinic of a university hospital. There...

Background. Male infertility is one of the most serious medical and social problems. Idiopathic accounts for about 30 % cases infertile men. Rheumatoid arthritis associated with a decreased fertility potential. The aim present work was to determine lipid peroxidation level activity antioxidant enzymes such as glutathione peroxidase reductase in seminal plasma blood men idiopathic concomitant au...

This study is focused on the psychological consequences of infertility, and is not concerned with psychological ailments leading to infertility. Being a parent is a.psychosocial aspects of infertility and of assisted reproduction. And the long-term impact of involuntary childlessness is outlined. The basic.THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF INFERTILITY ON AFRICAN WOMEN AND. LANGUTAN I FRANCINAH MABASA...

Introduction: Infertility is known to have a negative effect on couple's life and in most cases it has a profound impact on sexual relations. Sexual problems may be the cause of infertility or may arise as a result of infertility. The aim of this study was to compare the sexual problems in fertile and infertile couples. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 110 infertile and 110 ...

Background: Infertility is associated with high levels of stress which can pose a tremendous challenge on treatment. These psychological disorders such as depression and anxiety among the barrens are very important and have a crucial role as well. On-time detection and evaluation of such disorders are effective in the successful treatment of infertility. Some variables can interfere and influen...

Concerns exist regarding reproductive health, including potential infertility, among young adults with military-related occupational exposures. This study evaluated infertility diagnoses in a large population of healthy young adults in relation to prior smallpox vaccination. Using a retrospective cohort design, the population consisted of United States military members eligible for smallpox vac...