The Psychological Impact of Infertility on Men and Women
The Psychological Impact of Infertility on Men and Women
By: Lily-Ann Peters
Dec 1st, 2006
Definition
"The inability of a couple to achieve pregnancy after one year of regular unprotected sexual intercourse , or the inability of the woman to carry a pregnancy to live birth."(Malpani) It may seem that 12 months is a random amount of time, but it is known that the majority of fertile couples can become pregnant within a year. Therefore, if a couple has been trying and have not conceived within a year, the man, women or both partners are probably infertile. Infertility can affect anyone regardless of age, weight, race, marital status, country, sexual orientation, religion and socio-economic standing. One can not tell that someone is infertile simply by looking at them.
Causes of Infertility Infertility can be the cause of many variables. Statistics show that 40% of infertility issues are female, 40% are male and that 20% are unknown. There is also evidence that states, often infertility is the cause of both male and female discrepancies. Therefore, when dealing with infertility, most couples look at it as a "couple problem," rather than placing blame on one partner. Psychologists believe facing infertility as a couple, rather than blaming one another, will help to keep the marriage together. Infertility can occur due to several different abnormalities. In men hormone disorders, illness, reproductive anatomy trauma or obstruction and sexual dysfunction are considered causal factors. Any or all of these conditions can cause temporary or permanent defects to sperm and prevent conception. The number one cause of infertility in women is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Other factors contributing to infertility in women are age, anovulation, blocked fallopian tubes, genetic issues, Chlamydia or uterine abnormalities. Another factor is voluntary sterility, which is then regretted.
Diagnoses of Infertility Health care professionals perform
By: Lily-Ann Peters
Dec 1st, 2006
Definition
"The inability of a couple to achieve pregnancy after one year of regular unprotected sexual intercourse , or the inability of the woman to carry a pregnancy to live birth."(Malpani) It may seem that 12 months is a random amount of time, but it is known that the majority of fertile couples can become pregnant within a year. Therefore, if a couple has been trying and have not conceived within a year, the man, women or both partners are probably infertile. Infertility can affect anyone regardless of age, weight, race, marital status, country, sexual orientation, religion and socio-economic standing. One can not tell that someone is infertile simply by looking at them.
Causes of Infertility Infertility can be the cause of many variables. Statistics show that 40% of infertility issues are female, 40% are male and that 20% are unknown. There is also evidence that states, often infertility is the cause of both male and female discrepancies. Therefore, when dealing with infertility, most couples look at it as a "couple problem," rather than placing blame on one partner. Psychologists believe facing infertility as a couple, rather than blaming one another, will help to keep the marriage together. Infertility can occur due to several different abnormalities. In men hormone disorders, illness, reproductive anatomy trauma or obstruction and sexual dysfunction are considered causal factors. Any or all of these conditions can cause temporary or permanent defects to sperm and prevent conception. The number one cause of infertility in women is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Other factors contributing to infertility in women are age, anovulation, blocked fallopian tubes, genetic issues, Chlamydia or uterine abnormalities. Another factor is voluntary sterility, which is then regretted.
Diagnoses of Infertility Health care professionals perform
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