Predictors of not pursuing infertility treatment after an infertility diagnosis: examination of a prospective U.S. cohort

Michael L Eisenberg; Eisenberg ML; Smith JF; James F Smith; Susan G. Millstein; Millstein SG; Robert D Nachtigall; Nachtigall RD; Adler NE; Nancy E Adler; Lauri A. Pasch; Pasch LA; Patricia P Katz; Katz PP; Infertility Outcomes Program Project Group

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.03.068

Predictors of not pursuing infertility treatment after an infertility diagnosis: examination of a prospective U.S. cohort

Michael L Eisenberg, Eisenberg ML, Smith JF, James F Smith, Susan G. Millstein, Millstein SG, Robert D Nachtigall, Nachtigall RD, Adler NE, Nancy E Adler, Lauri A. Pasch, Pasch LA, Patricia P Katz, Katz PP, Infertility Outcomes Program Project Group

Fertility and sterility · 2010 · vol. 94(6) , pp. 2369–71 · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.03.068 · PMID:20471010 · PMC2946977

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This prospective study of 434 couples found that 13% did not pursue infertility treatment after diagnosis, with age, education, financial concerns, and depressive symptoms identified as potential barriers.

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We studied a prospective cohort of 434 couples in Northern California and found that 13% did not pursue any form of infertility treatment after their initial consultation. Although age, education, and financial concerns remain important for patients in choosing whether to pursue infertility treatment, depressive symptoms may also be a barrier to achieving reproductive goals.

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infertility

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Attitude to Health Infertility Infertility Reproductive Techniques, Assisted Reproductive Techniques, Assisted Reproductive Techniques, Assisted Adult Causality Cohort Studies Decision Making Decision Making Family Characteristics Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Infertility Infertility Interviews as Topic Male Prospective Studies

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