Lifestyle factors in people seeking infertility treatment – A review

Anderson, Kirsty; Nisenblat, Vicki; Norman, Rob

doi:10.1111/j.1479-828x.2009.01119.x

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“…Most studies on stress and in vitro fertilization have identified a relationship between higher stress levels and a lower percentage of pregnancy and livebirths [18][19][20]. Stress exposure itself has even been directly related to conceptive failure [14] and considered as the most common reason for fertility treatment interruption [21].…”

Section: Infertilitymentioning

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“…The low success rate of ARTs makes these "solutions" a source of various stress factors which build up throughout the different treatments. IVF treatment, specifically, may become a long, painful and stressful process, during which frustration due to unfulfilled expectations, social pressure, helplessness, disappointment, hopelessness and downheartedness because of failure and the economic costs of the process may arise [14,15].…”

Section: Infertilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Reproductive Psychology and Infertility

Gras¹

2017

Acta Psychopathol

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Reproductive Psychology and Infertility

Gras¹

2017

Acta Psychopathol

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“…2. Male partners should stop smoking, and limit alcohol use to 3-4 units/week, and abstain from illicit drug use [136,137]. 3.…”

Section: Counseling Of Male Infertile Patientsmentioning

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“…Prescribe exercise and weight loss for overweight or obese men. A healthy BMI ranges from 20 to 27 [137][138][139]. 4.…”

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Engaging Practicing Gynecologists in the Management of Infertile Men

Agarwal

Hamada

Esteves³

2014

J Obstet Gynecol India

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In the modern era, contemporary management of male infertility has undergone groundbreaking changes with the introduction of new concepts, advanced testing, and therapeutic interventions. As practicing gynecologists are often the first physicians who encounter an infertile couple, it is essential that these clinicians are continuously updated about the new pearls and pitfalls of male infertility management. Semen analysis is commonly ordered by gynecologists. In 2010, the WHO released new cutoff reference values for the semen parameters adopting novel methodology, which has incited much debate. Reference values have been lowered in comparison with previous standards, with a direct clinical implication in decision-making strategies. Specialized sperm-function tests, such as sperm oxidative stress and sperm chromatin integrity assessments, became clinically available, thus offering an opportunity to better understand sperm dysfunctions concealed during routine semen analysis. Furthermore, the initial counseling of azoospermic men by an andrologically well educated gynecologist may alleviate the misconception and distress surrounding the false belief of sterility, and will clarify the 123 available options of percutaneous and microsurgical spermretrieval techniques and assisted conception outcome. Regarding varicocele, which is commonly seen in infertile males, it is now clear that the best treatment option for infertile men with clinical varicocele is the microsurgical vein ligation. Natural conception is significantly improved after varicocelectomy, and recent data suggest that such treatment optimizes reproductive outcome of couples undergoing ICSI or micro-TESE sperm retrieval. Lastly, new therapeutic interventions, including oral antioxidant therapy and lifestyle modifications, have gained increasing attention, as they aid in alleviating male infertility.

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“…Давно известно не-гативное влияние на состояние репродуктивной сис-темы таких факторов, как употребление алкоголя, курение, прием наркотических препаратов [5,6]. В 30-40 % случаев причину мужского бесплодия выявить не удается, такие формы относят к идиопатическому бес-плодию, объединяющему множество разных по пато-генезу состояний [7].…”

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