Search for dissertations about: "male-factor infertility"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words male-factor infertility.

2. 1. Clinical application of Sperm Chromatin Structure Assay in diagnosis and treatment of infertility

   Author : KRZYSZTOF OLESZCZUK; Malmö Reproduktionsmedicin; []
   Keywords : Infertility; male factor; IVF ICSI; SCSA; DFI; ART;

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4. 2. Experiences of IVF - from a patient perspective

   Author : Herborg Holter; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; infertility; IVF; quality of life; quality of care; relationship; gender differences; male factor; measurement instrument;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to assess the quality of life and quality of care from a patient perspective, in relation to IVF treatment. This was done by: - assessing infertile couples’ short-term emotional responses to their first IVF treatment, the relationship between partners at different stages of the first treatment, and differences/similarities between the reactions of men and women as to whether or not a pregnancy was achieved - investigating whether a male infertility diagnosis had any influence on men’s experience of infertility and its treatment, view of life, relationships, self-image and psychological well-being, when compared with men in couples where the diagnosis was female, mixed or unexplained infertility - developing a validated instrument (QPP-IVF) for measuring patient-centered quality of care in an IVF-programme for both men and women - investigating patient-centered quality of care during IVF treatments as evaluated by men and women Method: Papers I and II were part of a prospective, longitudinal study carried out between 1999 and 2002 at the Reproductive Medicine Unit, Sahlgrenska University Hospital. READ MORE

5. 3. Life after terminated IVF – experience and quality of life among men and women

   Author : Marianne Johansson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; infertility; IVF; ICSI; childlessness; phenomenology; lifeworld; grief; male-factor infertility; obstructive azoospermia; experience; psychology; quality of life; follow-up; gender;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to study experiences of infertility and quality of life as subjectively experienced health and psychological well-being as well as demographic, socio-economic and health issues in men and women terminating IVF unsuccessfully, i.e. without subsequent childbirth. READ MORE

6. 4. Infertility in Men in Relation to Their Birth Characteristics

   Author : Susanne Liffner; Mats Hammar; Elizabeth Nedstrand; Heriberto Rodriguez-Martinez; Gunilla Sydsjö; Britt Friberg; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Background: About 10-15 % of couples worldwide suffer from infertility, the inability to achieve a pregnancy after more than 12 months of unprotected intercourse. Causes can be related to female factors, male factors, or both. In about 20 % of the couples, the cause remains unexplained. READ MORE

7. 5. Management of severe male infertility with special reference to IVF and ICSI

   Author : Björn Rosenlund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Until recently the treatment options for couples with severe male factor infertility have been restricted. With the advent of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) it has now become possible to offer these couples effective treatment. READ MORE