Failure to diagnose treatable male infertility leading to unnecessary IVF, experts say

The GuardianSunday, November 30, 2025 at 8:00:02 AM
Failure to diagnose treatable male infertility leading to unnecessary IVF, experts say
  • Experts have raised concerns that male infertility, which accounts for 50% of infertility cases, is often overlooked by GPs, leading to unnecessary IVF treatments. The lack of understanding and resources within the NHS results in treatable causes of male infertility remaining undiagnosed and untreated.
  • This issue highlights a significant gap in reproductive health care, where couples are subjected to invasive and costly IVF procedures without addressing potential male infertility factors. The failure to diagnose these conditions can lead to emotional and financial strain on families.
  • The situation reflects broader challenges in men's health awareness and screening practices, as seen in recent recommendations against routine prostate cancer screening for most men. This cautious approach to male health issues underscores the need for improved education and resources to ensure that men receive appropriate care and diagnosis.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System

Was this article worth reading? Share it

Recommended apps based on your readingExplore all apps
Continue Readings
NHS corridor care is ‘torture’ leading to patient deaths and staff nightmares
NegativeWorld Affairs
The Royal College of Nursing has released a dossier revealing that corridor care in the NHS is leading to patient deaths and severe distress among staff, with an alarming case of an elderly patient choking to death in a corridor without staff awareness.
Lib Dems set out plan to end 12-hour A&E waits
PositiveWorld Affairs
The Liberal Democrats, led by Ed Davey, have proposed a £1.5 billion plan aimed at addressing the prolonged 12-hour waiting times in Accident & Emergency (A&E) departments, which they describe as a 'deadly corridor crisis' within the NHS. This initiative seeks to alleviate the pressures on emergency services and improve patient care.

Ready to build your own newsroom?

Subscribe to unlock a personalised feed, podcasts, newsletters, and notifications tailored to the topics you actually care about