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Gnoth, C. (2013). Natural fertility in couples and epidemiological aspects of subfertility. Bundesgesundheitsblatt-Gesund., 56 (12). S. 1633 - 1642. NEW YORK: SPRINGER. ISSN 1437-1588

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Abstract

In the last 40 years, fertility rates in Western societies have been declining as a result of lifestyle and generative behavior. This review summarizes current evidence-based knowledge on natural infertility and epidemiological aspects of subfertility. A literature search on natural infertility and epidemiological aspects of subfertility was performed and the available data were structured and put in context. After six unsuccessful cycles, slight or potentially severe subfertility should be assumed. Female age, number of unsuccessful cycles, ovarian reserve, and the results of sperm analysis determine the reproductive potential of a subfertile couple. An early measurement of anti-mullerian hormone levels and a sperm analysis are recommended. Fertility awareness has gained increasing importance, not only in contraceptive use but also in optimizing individual fertility.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Gnoth, C. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-470691
DOI:	10.1007/s00103-013-1852-9
Journal or Publication Title:	Bundesgesundheitsblatt-Gesund.
Volume:	56
Number:	12
Page Range:	S. 1633 - 1642
Date:	2013
Publisher:	SPRINGER
Place of Publication:	NEW YORK
ISSN:	1437-1588
Language:	German
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language ANTI-MULLERIAN HORMONE; ANTIMULLERIAN HORMONE; CLINICAL PREGNANCY; TIME; AGE; POPULATION; WOMEN; INTERCOURSE; CONCEPTION; OVERWEIGHT Multiple languages Public, Environmental & Occupational Health Multiple languages
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/47069