2014
DOI: 10.1080/0092623x.2014.958789
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The Impact of Infertility on the Psychological Well-Being, Marital Relationships, Sexual Relationships, and Quality of Life of Couples: A Systematic Review

Abstract: The purpose of this systematic review was to identify, with supporting evidence, the effect of infertility on couples. MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and CINHAL Plus articles were searched for relevant studies (2000-2014) published in English. Twenty articles were included in this review. The results showed that infertility affected couples in the following four aspects of their life: psychological well-being, marital relationships, sexual relationships, and quality of life. There is evidence that infertility has a negati… Show more

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“…The estimated prevalence of mental health problems ranges from 30% to 80% as reported in different studies and is linked to the cause and duration of infertility and number of attempts at different treatment options 3-5. Psychological impact of infertility may range from inferiority complex and stress to interpersonal relationships to major depression and anxiety 6,7…”
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confidence: 99%
“…The estimated prevalence of mental health problems ranges from 30% to 80% as reported in different studies and is linked to the cause and duration of infertility and number of attempts at different treatment options 3-5. Psychological impact of infertility may range from inferiority complex and stress to interpersonal relationships to major depression and anxiety 6,7…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The impact of an infertility diagnosis has been associated with high emotional burden (Luk and Loke, 2015), which can persist even when a pregnancy is achieved (HaCohen et al, 2016). Evidence showed that ≅34%-47% of fertility treatment patients are at risk of maladjustment (Lopes et al, 2014;Verhaak et al, 2010), who sometimes feel embarrassed seeking help and support (Hanna and Gough, 2016).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Going into a sterile room with a cup, under the pressure of performance, can harm any male. Women undergoing infertility treatment experience significant changes in various aspects of sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, length of foreplay, and frequency of intercourse [31].…”
Section: Testes and Ovaries -Functional And Clinical Differences And mentioning
confidence: 99%