In recent years, there has been a significant trend toward postponing childbearing, especially in developed countries. There are multiple factors influencing this change including advanced marital age, higher levels o...In recent years, there has been a significant trend toward postponing childbearing, especially in developed countries. There are multiple factors influencing this change including advanced marital age, higher levels of postgraduate education, and the changing role for women in society. This is reflected in the findings that from 1993 to 2003, the number of new fathers 〉35 years increased by 15%.展开更多
Infertility affects roughly 15% of couples; in nearly half of these cases, there is a male contributing factor.1 Along with advances in modern drugs and assisted reproductive technologies, some infertile patients choo...Infertility affects roughly 15% of couples; in nearly half of these cases, there is a male contributing factor.1 Along with advances in modern drugs and assisted reproductive technologies, some infertile patients choose to use complementary and alternative medical therapies （CAM）. These are either administered as adjuncts or, in some cases, as the sole mode of medical therapy. Reasons for using CAM vary and may include faith, beliefs, economic factors or simply fear of a surgical procedure and apprehension about using hormone-modifying medications.展开更多
文摘In recent years, there has been a significant trend toward postponing childbearing, especially in developed countries. There are multiple factors influencing this change including advanced marital age, higher levels of postgraduate education, and the changing role for women in society. This is reflected in the findings that from 1993 to 2003, the number of new fathers 〉35 years increased by 15%.
文摘Infertility affects roughly 15% of couples; in nearly half of these cases, there is a male contributing factor.1 Along with advances in modern drugs and assisted reproductive technologies, some infertile patients choose to use complementary and alternative medical therapies （CAM）. These are either administered as adjuncts or, in some cases, as the sole mode of medical therapy. Reasons for using CAM vary and may include faith, beliefs, economic factors or simply fear of a surgical procedure and apprehension about using hormone-modifying medications.
