[Biological, cultural and social features of infertility]

Infertility have been studied mostly from the medical perspectives, because inconsiderate infertility includes often versatile examinations and treatments. On the other hand the psychosocial factors and crisis experience of the infertility clients have not been paid much attention. Also the meaning and consequences of infertility to clients have not been studied. It is, however, important to study infertility, since its incidence is 5-15% in Finnish fertile population. This article explains on the literature basis concepts free and inconsiderate infertility. In addition, cultural, biological and social features of infertility are described. Finally, further nursing research topics concerning infertility clients and their needs are emphasized.