Mental Health Considerations in the Infertile Male and Couple

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Chapter 19 - Mental Health Considerations in the Infertile Male and Couple

from Section 3 - Clinical Evaluation and Treatment of Male Infertility

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 06 December 2023

Elizabeth Grill

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Douglas T. Carrell ,

Alexander W. Pastuszak and

James M. Hotaling

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Douglas T. Carrell: Affiliation:
Utah Center for Reproductive Medicine
Alexander W. Pastuszak: Affiliation:
University of Utah
James M. Hotaling: Affiliation:
Utah Center for Reproductive Medicine

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A diagnosis of infertility in the male or female partner within a couple can cause significant stress, leading to sexual dysfunction in either or both partners. The causes of infertility and the related sexual dysfunction can be organic or psychosocial in nature but are frequently linked. Here, we discuss the interplay between infertility and sexual dysfunction, specifically in the man and the couple, and focus on psychosocial interventions for the couple as they struggle to build their family.

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men’s health infertility sexual dysfunction mental health stress

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Information: Men's Reproductive and Sexual Health Throughout the Lifespan
An Integrated Approach to Fertility, Sexual Function, and Vitality
, pp. 154 - 158

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009197533.020 [Opens in a new window]

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