Care Fertility comments on pressures men face and why male infertility deserves greater understanding
20th November 2025
Dr Victoria Sephton, Chief Medical Officer at Care Fertility, comments pressures men face and why male infertility deserves greater understanding:
“When we talk about infertility, the focus tends to fall on women, but fertility struggles are a shared journey, with male reproductive issues contributing to roughly half of all cases.
While women carry the emotional burden of the hormonal and physical aspects of treatment, men face their own struggles - from the pressure of producing a sample under clinical conditions, to outdated views on masculinity and infertility, alongside the emotional toll of enduring this with their partner.
It’s an experience filled with emotion, uncertainty and courage, and men’s roles deserve far more understanding and empathy.
For many men it’s a deeply stressful process that can evoke feelings of failure.
Male fertility care is frequently reduced to clinical tests, but behind that are complex emotions such as anticipation, fear, and the need to feel part of the process.
It goes far beyond results on a chart; it’s about recognising men’s needs throughout a highly emotional journey for both partners, and opening conversations around male fertility pressures.
Encouraging open conversation around male infertility helps remove stigma and fosters connection between couples. When men are supported to speak about their experiences, it strengthens emotional wellbeing and reminds both partners that infertility is not a failure or anyone’s fault.
It is a shared path that requires compassion, openness and understanding for both halves of a couple."
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About Care Fertility
Care Fertility is the the UK’s leading fertility treatment provider, with an international network of clinics across UK, Ireland, Spain and the US.
Care Fertility is the UK’s leading fertility treatment provider, dedicated to making family possible for everyone. With over 25 years of experience, Care Fertility has helped create thousands of families through its compassionate, patient-centered approach and world-class expertise in reproductive medicine.
Care Fertility operates a national network of clinics across the UK, as well as internationally in Ireland, Spain, and the United States, offering a comprehensive range of fertility treatments, including IVF, egg and sperm donation, fertility preservation, and genetic testing. Guided by its core values of compassion, collaboration, and expertise, Care Fertility is committed to advancing fertility care and supporting patients every step of the way on their journey to parenthood.
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