Gender Differences in Quality of Life, Intensity of Dysfunctional Attitudes, Unconditional Self-Acceptance, Emotional Distress and Dyadic Adjustment of Infertile Couples

Infertility is a stressor that affects infertile couples. Aim - to examine gender differences in quality of life (QoL), dysfunctional attitudes, unconditional self-acceptance, emotional distress and dyadic adjustment. Results -There is a significant gender difference in emotional and mind-body dimension of QoL, no significant gender difference in QoL, relational and social dimension, intensity of dysfunctional attitudes, unconditional self-acceptance, emotional distress, dyadic adjustment. There are significant correlation between these parameters and dimensions of FertyQoL. Infertile couples (especially women) are at risk of a decreased quality of life when diagnosed and undergoing fertility treatment, so they should be provided psychological support. (C) 2013 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V.