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The Gender Gap in the Diagnostic-Therapeutic Journey of the Infertile Couple

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  • Giuseppe Gullo

    (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Villa Sofia Cervello Hospital, IVF UNIT, University of Palermo, 90146 Palermo, Italy)

  • Gaspare Cucinella

    (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Villa Sofia Cervello Hospital, IVF UNIT, University of Palermo, 90146 Palermo, Italy)

  • Antonio Perino

    (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Villa Sofia Cervello Hospital, IVF UNIT, University of Palermo, 90146 Palermo, Italy)

  • Domenico Gullo

    (Technical Panel on Gender Medicine-Sicily Regional Health Service, 90143 Palermo, Italy)

  • Daniela Segreto

    (Technical Panel on Gender Medicine-Sicily Regional Health Service, 90143 Palermo, Italy)

  • Antonio Simone Laganà

    (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Filippo Del Ponte” Hospital, University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy)

  • Giovanni Buzzaccarini

    (Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Padova Hospital, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy)

  • Zaira Donarelli

    (Psychology Unit, Andros Day Surgery Clinic-Palermo, 90144 Palermo, Italy)

  • Angelo Marino

    (Reproductive Medicine Unit, Andros Day Surgery Clinic-Palermo, 90144 Palermo, Italy)

  • Adolfo Allegra

    (Reproductive Medicine Unit, Andros Day Surgery Clinic-Palermo, 90144 Palermo, Italy)

  • Marianna Maranto

    (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Villa Sofia Cervello Hospital, IVF UNIT, University of Palermo, 90146 Palermo, Italy)

  • Andrea Roberto Carosso

    (Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics 1, Department of Surgical Sciences, City of Health and Science, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy)

  • Piernicola Garofalo

    (Technical Panel on Gender Medicine-Sicily Regional Health Service, 90143 Palermo, Italy)

  • Rossella Tomaiuolo

    (Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy)

Abstract

Medical procreation impairs both the biological and psychological lives of couples. However, male and female attitudes to infertility are different and require a different approach during the IVF journey. Thus, the gender impact assessment (GIA) method was used to analyse original studies present in the literature. We found some gender-related differences and, subsequently, possible outcomes of intervention to improve healthy reproduction management and prevent infertility. In particular, it became apparent that there was the need for an in-depth male infertility assessment and a gender-specific follow-up.

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  • Giuseppe Gullo & Gaspare Cucinella & Antonio Perino & Domenico Gullo & Daniela Segreto & Antonio Simone Laganà & Giovanni Buzzaccarini & Zaira Donarelli & Angelo Marino & Adolfo Allegra & Marianna Mar, 2021. "The Gender Gap in the Diagnostic-Therapeutic Journey of the Infertile Couple," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(12), pages 1-10, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:12:p:6184-:d:570753
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    1. Antonio Sarría-Santamera & Antonio Simone Laganà & Milan Terzic, 2022. "Women’s Health and Gynecology: Old Challenges and New Insights," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(24), pages 1-6, December.
    2. Ilaria Durosini & Stefano Triberti & Lucrezia Savioni & Valeria Sebri & Gabriella Pravettoni, 2022. "The Role of Emotion-Related Abilities in the Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(19), pages 1-25, October.

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