The management of infertility for primary care physicians

To conduct this review of primary care, we looked for related papers in PubMed from the last 15 years. WHO's initial concept of Health defined a condition of physical, mental, and social well-being, nowadays extended to quality of life. Infertility or not being able to form a family fits perfec...

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Published in:Women & health 2023-03, Vol.63 (3), p.194-203
Main Authors: Souza, Maria do Carmo Borges de, Silva, Layna Almeida Barbosa da, Sequeira, Flavia Fernandes, Azevedo Antunes, Roberto de, Souza, Marcelo Marinho de
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Couples
Diet
Drinking behavior
Drug abuse
Female
Fertility
Health care
Heterosexuality
Homosexuality
Humans
Infertility
lifestyle
Male
Patients
Physical activity
Physicians, Primary Care
Primary care
primary care health
Quality of Life
Reproductive health
Sexual Behavior
Smoking
Substance abuse
Treatment methods
Well being
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Summary:To conduct this review of primary care, we looked for related papers in PubMed from the last 15 years. WHO's initial concept of Health defined a condition of physical, mental, and social well-being, nowadays extended to quality of life. Infertility or not being able to form a family fits perfectly into the definition. Primary care is responsible for mandatory discussions about fertility as part of a broader aspect regarding reproductive health issues. Having children is a decision taken by heterosexual couples, same sex couples, or single individuals. Understanding factors associated with infertility help guiding propedeutic. Although woman's age is one of the main factors to influence treatment success rates, multifactorial male factor may contribute to 50 percent. Infertility consultations should include partners, alleviating the accompanying stress and anxiety. Anamnesis must focus on duration of infertility, primary or secondary, sexual activity, and lifestyle habits such as smoking, alcohol consumption, diet, physical activity, use of licit and/or illicit drugs, and occupational risks. Previous treatments should be accessed. Management of infertility by primary care is mandatory, and patients requiring specialized treatments must not have their journey protracted. Strategies and couple-based interventions are essential to continuity of care and close follow-up should follow these patients.
ISSN:0363-0242
1541-0331
DOI:10.1080/03630242.2023.2165599