RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Problems of fertility and their management JF The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners JO J R Coll Gen Pract FD British Journal of General Practice SP 171 OP 174 VO 33 IS 248 A1 Clive Froggatt YR 1983 UL http://bjgp.org/content/33/248/171.abstract AB Subfertility is common. Its management is almost invariably stressful. With the aid of an Upjohn Travelling Fellowship, it was hoped that a more structured role for the general practitioner could be developed, which would be adaptable for use in different areas and which would improve the management of subfertile couples. By personal visits to many hospitals and reviewing recent literature on subfertility, constructive criticism has been made of the service that is provided. The treatment of subfertility in many cases is still largely empirical. Comparative trials of the management of the subfertile are rarely available. Recommendations have been made which, it is hoped, will be studied by all those involved in the management of the subfertile. Poor communication is often the root problem, and attention has been paid to devising a remedy for this.