Infertility stigma and openness with others are related to depressive symptoms and meaning in life in men and women diagnosed with infertility
Abstract Background Stigma is the experience of feeling different from socially accepted norms which can lead to personal devaluation or fear of disapproval from others. For men and women experiencing infertility, stigma has been associated with psychological distress, feelings of otherness in relat...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2025-01-01
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Series: | Reproductive Health |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-025-01951-0 |