History of infertility

Hum Reprod Update. 1995 Sep;1(5):497-504. doi: 10.1093/humupd/1.5.497.

Abstract

Infertility has always been a constant preoccupation. The problems it raises today on medical, social, ethical, political and religious levels bear witness to this emphasis, but also to how complicated infertility is to deal with and understand. This study not only examines the history of infertility and the treatments applied but also the repercussions for infertile women socially. As we look through history, we find that the attitudes of physicians have often reflected the role of the woman and her image in society.

Publication types

  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Arab World
  • Egypt
  • Europe
  • Female
  • Gender Identity
  • History, 15th Century
  • History, 16th Century
  • History, 17th Century
  • History, 18th Century
  • History, 19th Century
  • History, 20th Century
  • History, Ancient
  • History, Medieval
  • Humans
  • Infertility / diagnosis
  • Infertility / history*
  • Infertility / therapy
  • Infertility, Female / history
  • Male