Parenthood is something that many people assume will be part of their life trajectory.
However, some people may experience unexpected delays in conception and subsequently …

Infertility is an issue for men and women but it is women who experience the majority of the
diagnostic and treatment procedures. Nurses and midwives care for women in a variety of …

In recent years, there have been many changes in nursing, particularly in specialist areas. In
the 1990s, posts emerged in secondary care with the titles of nurse practitioner, advanced …

Increasing numbers of women are seeking infertility services. In light of this, it is important
that professional nurses learn about infertility treatments and options, for the public looks to …

Infertility is a growing issue for couples. Primary care NPs can manage initial treatment as
well as address the emotional and financial burdens of patients experiencing infertility. NPs …

It is 21 years since the first'test tube'baby was born and new fertility treatments are being
developed all the time. But as Livvy Fernandes reports, nurses have a crucial role with …

The roles of the fertility nurse in an IVF unit are many and varied. Nurses are integral to the
efficient and effective running of a fertility clinic as they are often the one person who has …

This article discusses the published studies surrounding the role of the clinical nurse
specialist and its effect on patient care. Evidence is presented to indicate that the extended …

While males and combined couple factors play a large part in infertility cases, women often
carry the physical, social, and emotional burden of these diagnoses. Nurse practitioners are …

Abstract TODAY, IN MEDICAL and nursing literature, infertility is described as a couple
problem, with interventions aimed at treating the couple. While not dismissing the fact that …