Introduction The stigma of not giving birth to children affects approximately 53. 08~ 64% of
female infertility patients worldwide. This stigma not only causes harm to the mental health of …

This review provides an overview of patient experiences of endometriosis, endometriosis-
related types and sources of stigma pertaining to menstruation, chronic pain, and infertility …

Japan has the highest number of cases of infertility treatment in the world. Studies have
indicated that women undergoing infertility treatment feel stigmatized and suffer from …

Objective: This study aims to determine the stigma and hopelessness infertile women face in
their lives, besides their ways to cope with it. Background: In many cultures, pregnancy and …

Background Infertility has recently become a salient but neglected global issue. Policies to
address the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are vital, especially in lower …

ABSTRACT The Communication Theory of Resilience illustrates the material-discursive and
adaptive-transformative processes that underline resilience, yet research has frequently …

Purpose: The purpose of the present study is to conduct the Turkish validity and reliability
study of the Infertility Stigma Scale (ISS). Design and methods: This methodological study …

The number of infertility treatment cycles in Japan is the highest worldwide. Studies have
shown that stigma is a predictor of stress-related symptoms including anxiety and …

Infertility presents a growing global concern, exerting profound physiological, psychological,
and social impacts on affected individuals. To determine the effect of the social-emotional …

The stigma of infertility negatively affects health, resulting in mental distress and poor quality
of life. An appropriate scale is essential to examine the stigma experienced by infertile …