Reproductive medicine is the medical specialty concerned with the male and female reproductive systems at all stages of life, from foetal life to menopause. It includes the normal and pathological functioning of this system, as well as the biological, psychological and environmental factors that may influence fertility and reproduction. The discipline covers a wide range of topics, including contraception, fertility, erectile dysfunction, endometriosis, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, childbirth and menopause.
Reproductive medicine is a rapidly growing branch of medicine in Turkey, which has made significant advances in recent decades and developed many new procedures for diagnosing and treating male and female infertility.