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

Fertil Steril. 2010 Nov;94(6):2369-71. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.03.068. Epub 2010 May 14.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Attitude to Health*
  • Causality
  • Cohort Studies
  • Decision Making / physiology
  • Family Characteristics
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Infertility / diagnosis*
  • Infertility / epidemiology*
  • Infertility / psychology
  • Interviews as Topic
  • Male
  • Prospective Studies
  • Reproductive Techniques, Assisted* / psychology
  • Reproductive Techniques, Assisted* / statistics & numerical data
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • United States / epidemiology