Delayed childbearing is currently a major challenge in reproductive medicine as increased
age has an important impact on successful conception, both in natural and in assisted …

Currently, most men with infertility cannot be given an aetiology, which reflects a lack of
knowledge around gamete production and how it is affected by genetics and the …

Background: Reproductive life plan counseling (RLPC) is a tool to encourage women and
men to reflect upon their reproduction, to avoid unintended pregnancies and negative health …

Background Infertility is a prevalent problem that has significant consequences for
individuals, families, and the community. Modifiable lifestyle factors may affect the chance of …

Background Primary care-based preconception care (PCC) has the potential to improve
pregnancy outcomes, but the effectiveness is unclear. Aim To evaluate the effectiveness of …

Reproductive decision-making and fertility patterns change with time and place, and are
influenced by contemporary societal factors. In this paper, we have studied biosocial aspects …

Context Men generally seek healthcare less often than women and, other than traditional
gender norms, less is known about the explanation. The aim was to identify knowledge gaps …

STUDY QUESTION What are the intentions of men and women of reproductive age in the
UK regarding reproduction and family building? SUMMARY ANSWER We identified six …

Being aware of factors that affect fertility can help people make informed decisions about
their reproductive futures. To some, however, fertility information leads to worry and self …

STUDY QUESTION What are the underlying reasons for low male engagement in fertility
and reproductive health discussions and decision-making? SUMMARY ANSWER The …