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September 10, 2025CureusOpen Access

The Psychological Impact of Male Infertility: A Narrative Review

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SSSwagata Kumar SahooADAditi DasRDRakesh Roshan Dash

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Overview

Narrative review highlights psychological distress and mental health issues in men facing infertility, suggesting sociocultural influences.

Key Points

  • Male infertility is associated with significant psychological distress, including anxiety and depression.
  • A comprehensive literature search identified 36 relevant studies on psychological outcomes in men experiencing infertility.
  • Observational research and qualitative analyses were key methodologies assessing the psychological impact of infertility.
  • The findings emphasize the need for gender-sensitive support in infertility services, given the emotional burdens men face.

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Sahoo et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1bb5b54b1d3bfb60eceffhttps://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.89453
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