A new study has shown that three out of four men struggle with talking about their fertility issues
Sims Clinic, founded in 1997, conducted research and discovered that 73 percent of men struggle more with telling their family and friends about their issues, compared to 63 percent of women.
The online survey had more than 400 responses.
It found that 68 percent of men found they struggled to get to fertility appointments and balance their professional life or discuss it with their co-workers or management.
Sims IVF clinical director, Dr Alex Adalpe said the survey showed men have a more passive involvement in fertility treatment.
Dr Adalpe said: “Feedback from our patients often depicts the male partner has a more passive involvement in treatment.
“For example, with IVF a woman would experience a complex process and a number of stages from hormonal stimulation of ovaries right through to egg retrieval, fertilisation, and transfers, whereas her male partner may only attend the clinic to produce a semen sample.
“The fertility journey is unique, and for many, a shared experience. It can be extremely tough on individuals and their relationships, and patients will often go through a series of thoughts before, during, and after treatment.
“It is important to acknowledge and recognise both parties involved in the process and to have an open conversation within relationships.”
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