2021
Infertility, in vitro fertilization, and fertility preservation
Inhorn M. Infertility, in vitro fertilization, and fertility preservation. 2021, 217-232. DOI: 10.4324/9781003216452-17.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntracytoplasmic sperm injectionFertility preservationMale infertilityReproductive health conditionsReproductive age couplesReproductive health challengesYears of ageAge-related infertilitySperm injectionInfertility problemsOocyte cryopreservationInfertilityHealth challengesSocial burdenHealth conditionsWomenRelated interventionsInvoluntary childlessnessWoman’s eggInterventionFuture motherhoodGlobal spreadSingle womenIVFPrevention
2018
Infertility and the Quest for Conception in Egypt
Inhorn M. Infertility and the Quest for Conception in Egypt. 2018, 114-129. DOI: 10.4324/9780429447686-6.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
Male Infertility and Consanguinity in Lebanon: The Power of Ethnographic Epidemiology
Inhorn M, Kobeissi L, Abu-Musa A, Awwad J, Fakih M, Hammoud N, Hannoun A, Lakkis D, Nassar Z. Male Infertility and Consanguinity in Lebanon: The Power of Ethnographic Epidemiology. 2009, 165-195. DOI: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195374643.003.0007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchReproductive health problemsMale infertilityConsanguineous marriagesHealth problemsPublic health education programsCases of subfertilityMale infertility casesHealth education programsInfertility casesSignificant associationStrong genetic componentInfertilityFamily clusteringGenetic formsGenetic counselingConsanguinityGenetic componentSubfertilityEducation programsEpidemiology
2008
Consanguinity and family clustering of male factor infertility in Lebanon
Inhorn M, Kobeissi L, Nassar Z, Lakkis D, Fakih M. Consanguinity and family clustering of male factor infertility in Lebanon. Fertility And Sterility 2008, 91: 1104-1109. PMID: 18367181, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.01.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMale factor infertilityFactor infertilityFamily clusteringSemen analysisConsanguineous marriagesReproductive historyMale factor infertility casesRisk Factor InterviewSecond-degree consanguinityCase-control studyInfertile male patientsFertile male controlsMale patientsInfertility casesSevere oligospermiaMAIN OUTCOMEMale controlsInfertilityIVF clinicsSignificant associationStrong genetic componentPatientsStudy sampleConsanguinityClinicEffect of war on fertility: a review of the literature
Abu-Musa A, Kobeissi L, Hannoun A, Inhorn M. Effect of war on fertility: a review of the literature. Reproductive BioMedicine Online 2008, 17: 43-53. PMID: 18644222, DOI: 10.1016/s1472-6483(10)60189-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSemen parametersRisk of infertilityAbnormal semen parametersGulf War veteransMale fertilityMenstrual abnormalitiesMenstrual dysfunctionMEDLINE searchSperm parametersRecall biasAustralian veteransSemen characteristicsWar veteransReduced fertilitySperm characteristicsFemale fertilityVeteransRiskMustard gasExposurePregnancyReviewDysfunctionInfertilityStudy
2007
Occupational and environmental exposures to heavy metals: Risk factors for male infertility in Lebanon?
Inhorn M, King L, Nriagu J, Kobeissi L, Hammoud N, Awwad J, Abu-Musa A, Hannoun A. Occupational and environmental exposures to heavy metals: Risk factors for male infertility in Lebanon? Reproductive Toxicology 2007, 25: 203-212. PMID: 18093800, DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2007.10.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMale infertilityRisk factorsBlood concentrationsFertile controlsRisk Factor InterviewEnvironmental exposuresImportant risk factorCase-control studyHigher whole-blood concentrationsWhole blood concentrationsUnexposed menInfertile casesReferent populationOccupational exposureInfertile menHealthy individualsFertility clinicsSemen analysisBlood collectionInfertilityMultiple regression analysisRegression analysisMenExposureClinicCivil war and male infertility in Lebanon
Kobeissi L, Inhorn M, Hannoun A, Hammoud N, Awwad J, Abu-Musa A. Civil war and male infertility in Lebanon. Fertility And Sterility 2007, 90: 340-345. PMID: 17919611, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.06.061.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2005
Sexuality, Masculinity, and Infertility in Egypt: Potent Troubles in Marital and Medical Encounters
Inhorn M. Sexuality, Masculinity, and Infertility in Egypt: Potent Troubles in Marital and Medical Encounters. 2005, 289-303. DOI: 10.1057/9781403979605_18.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2004
Middle Eastern Masculinities in the Age of New Reproductive Technologies: Male Infertility and Stigma in Egypt and Lebanon
Inhorn M. Middle Eastern Masculinities in the Age of New Reproductive Technologies: Male Infertility and Stigma in Egypt and Lebanon. Medical Anthropology Quarterly 2004, 18: 162-182. PMID: 15272802, DOI: 10.1525/maq.2004.18.2.162.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2003
Global infertility and the globalization of new reproductive technologies: illustrations from Egypt
Inhorn M. Global infertility and the globalization of new reproductive technologies: illustrations from Egypt. Social Science & Medicine 2003, 56: 1837-1851. PMID: 12650724, DOI: 10.1016/s0277-9536(02)00208-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMale infertilityHealth care seekingReproductive technologiesPercent of couplesPostabortion infectionTubal infertilityPrimary preventionIVF centerCare seekingRapid global spreadInfertility beltEpidemiological factorsInfertilityGlobal infertilityHigh rateOne-thirdInfectionSaharan AfricaGlobal spreadMost casesNew reproductive technologies
2002
Sexuality, Masculinity, and Infertility in Egypt: Potent Troubles in the Marital and Medical Encounters
Inhorn M. Sexuality, Masculinity, and Infertility in Egypt: Potent Troubles in the Marital and Medical Encounters. The Journal Of Men's Studies 2002, 10: 343-359. DOI: 10.3149/jms.1003.343.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMale sexual dysfunctionSexual dysfunctionMale physiciansMedical encountersConsequences of infertilityNew reproductive technologiesWomen patientsHegemonic masculinityInfertility therapyInfertilitySexual problemsDysfunctionChildless marriagesSex educationReproductive technologiesTherapyHigh rateMarital difficultiesMasculinityPhysiciansSex therapySexTreatmentEncountersPatients
1994
Ethnography, epidemiology and infertility in Egypt
Inhorn M, Buss K. Ethnography, epidemiology and infertility in Egypt. Social Science & Medicine 1994, 39: 671-686. PMID: 7973866, DOI: 10.1016/0277-9536(94)90023-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolitical-economic contextRisk of infertilityInternational health problemEpidemiological research designsInterpretive insightsHealth problemsResearch designInfertilityEpidemiological inquiryEgyptian menEgyptian settingEthnographyData collectionInquiryContextEpidemiologyFactorsImproved understandingKabsa (a.k.a. mushāhara) and threatened fertility in Egypt
Inhorn M. Kabsa (a.k.a. mushāhara) and threatened fertility in Egypt. Social Science & Medicine 1994, 39: 487-505. PMID: 7973849, DOI: 10.1016/0277-9536(94)90092-2.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1993
Infertility, infection, and latrogenesis in Egypt: The anthropological epidemiology of blocked tubes
Inhorn M, Buss K. Infertility, infection, and latrogenesis in Egypt: The anthropological epidemiology of blocked tubes. Medical Anthropology 1993, 15: 217-244. PMID: 8114620, DOI: 10.1080/01459740.1993.9966092.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolitical-economic contextTubal factor infertilityRisk factorsFemale circumcisionInterpretive insightsAnalytical epidemiological methodsBehavioral risk factorsSuch risk factorsFemale sexual partnersMale sexual behaviorSexual behaviorEgyptian womenSexual partnersEpidemiological methodsBehavioral factorsInfertilityContextArticlePracticeData analysisPartnersFactorsGynecologistsEpidemiologyInfection