%0 Journal Article %A MM Akhondi %A A Dadkhah %A A Bagherpour %A Z Behjati Ardakani %A K Kamali %A S Binaafar %A H Kosari %A B Ghorbani %B Journal of Reproduction & Infertility %C Tehran, Iran %D 2011 %T Study of Body Image in Fertile and Infertile Men %J JRI %> https://www.jri.ir/documents/fullpaper/en/481.pdf %U https://www.jri.ir/article/481 %K Body image, Infertility, Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire, Self perception %P 295-299 %V 12 %N 4 %G English %I Avicenna Research Institute %( Avicenna Research Institute %@ 2251-676X %X Background: Body Image as a multidimensional entity is related to both physical and psychological aspects of the image one has of his or her own body. Lack/absence of an acceptable body image is one of the reasons of mental distress in infertile individuals. Methods: In this study, an equal number (No=120) of fertile and infertile men attending Avicenna Infertility Clinic (AIC) were enrolled. The participants were compared in regard to body image variables based on the "Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire (MBSRQ)" consisting of 10 subscales. Data was analyzed by SPSS, version 11.5, using Chi square and independent t-tests. Results: Fertile men had a more positive body image as compared to infertile individuals. Significant statistical differences were observed when body image subscales were compared in both groups; in other words appearance evaluation, appearance orientation, Novy, health evaluation, health orientation, illness orientation, body satisfaction, overweight preoccupation and self-classified weight showed differences, while no significant difference was observed in regard to fitness orientation. Conclusion: It seems that the ability and efficiency of body image is affected by infertility leading to dissatisfaction of one’s body image.