The Gender Gap in the Diagnostic-Therapeutic Journey of the Infertile Couple
Giuseppe Gullo, Gaspare Cucinella, A Perino, D Gullo, Daniela Segreto, Antonio Simone Laganà, Giovanni Buzzaccarini, Zaira Donarelli, Angelo Marino, Adolfo Allegra, Marianna Maranto, Andrea Roberto Carosso, Piernicola Garofalo, Rossella Tomaiuolo
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.