Ultra‐Orthodox Jews and infertility diagnosis and treatment. (13th August 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kol, S.
• Is Part Of: Andrology. Volume 6:Number 5(2018)
• Page Start: 662
• Page End: 664
• Publication Date: 2018-08-13
• Subjects: Halacha -- infertility -- mikveh -- religion -- Ultra‐Orthodox Jews; Andrology -- Periodicals; 616.65
• DOI: 10.1111/andr.12533
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2047-2919

Abstract

Abstract: Background: 'Be fruitful and multiply' is the first God's command in the Bible. Every aspect in life of the Orthodox Jewish population, including the strive for fertility, is tightly covered by a wide set of commands and rules ('Halacha') that span more than 3, 000 years. This is a unique example of a population that continues to adhere to such time‐honored rules. Objective: To describe rules that encourage fertility on one hand, but may hinder fertility and influence infertility diagnosis and treatment on the other. Materials and Methods: Halacha rules that may affect fecundity. Results: Orthodox Jews obey a complex set of rules that influence fertility. Discussion and conclusion: This study provides fertility practitioners with background information that may help them when delivering professional care to Ultra‐Orthodox Jewish infertile couples.