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Male infertility affects millions of couples worldwide, arising from various factors that impact different stages of the reproductive process. An endocrine imbalance resulting from conditions like hypogonadism, Klinefelter syndrome, or pituitary disorders can disrupt hormone levels and reduce sperm production. Testicular defects, such as tumors, cryptorchidism, atrophic testes, abnormal sperm morphology, and low sperm count or motility, may arise due to genetic factors, structural...
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[Sexuality and infertility].

S Salama1, F Boitrelle, A Gauquelin

  • 1Service de gynécologie obstétrique et médecine de la reproduction, hôpital de Poissy-Saint-Germain, 10, rue du Champ-Gaillard, 78303 Poissy cedex, France. docsalama@gmail.com

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Medical advancements allow separation of sex and reproduction. Infertility and assisted reproductive technologies (ART) can cause sexual disorders, requiring practitioner awareness and potential referral to specialists for treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive medicine
  • Human sexuality
  • Clinical psychology

Context:

  • Medical innovations have decoupled reproduction from sexual intercourse.
  • Contraception enables sexual activity independent of pregnancy risk.
  • Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), including in vitro fertilization, facilitate conception without intercourse.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the intricate relationship between infertility, sexuality, and assisted reproductive technologies.
  • To underscore the psychological impact of infertility diagnoses and treatments on sexual health.
  • To emphasize the need for healthcare providers to address sexual concerns in patients undergoing fertility treatments.

Summary:

  • Infertility can stem from sexual disorders, or sexual dysfunction can arise following an infertility diagnosis or ART procedures.
  • Three primary areas of sexual concern exist: sexual dysfunction as a cause of infertility, sexual issues triggered by infertility diagnosis, and sexual disorders resulting from ART.
  • Practitioners must be vigilant for sexual problems in couples experiencing fertility issues.

Impact:

  • Increased awareness among clinicians regarding the psychological and sexual well-being of infertile patients.
  • Improved patient care through timely identification and management of sexual dysfunction related to fertility.
  • Potential for better outcomes in fertility treatments by addressing the holistic needs of patients, including their sexual health.