About 10 years ago Greil published a review and critique of the literature on the socio‐
psychological impact of infertility. He found at the time that most scholars treated infertility as …

BACKGROUND Worldwide more than 70 million couples suffer from infertility, the majority
being residents of developing countries. Negative consequences of childlessness are …

Infertility is a problem of global proportions, affecting on average 8–12 percent of couples
worldwide. In some societies, however—particularly those in the “infertility belt” of sub …

There is a wealth of research exploring the psychological consequences of infertility and
assisted reproduction technology, a substantial body of sociological and anthropological …

Background The reported prevalence of infertility in Pakistan is approximately 22% with 4%
primary and 18% secondary infertility. Infertility is not only a medical but also a social …

Health and illness are not objective states but socially constructed categories. We focus here
on infertility, a phenomenon that has shifted from being seen as a private problem of couples …

BACKGROUND: This study explores the concerns and experiences related to involuntary
childlessness of infertile women living in a diverse cultural urban community in South Africa …

Background The desire of many young women to become parents may be influenced by the
premium placed on children by society. In Africa, children are highly valued for social …

Infertility affects more than 10% of the world's population. In developing countries, there are
severe social, psychological and economic consequences for infertile men and women. All …

BACKGROUND: In Africa, infertility traditionally has been viewed as a female problem. This
study explores reproductive health knowledge, health‐seeking behaviour and experiences …