Amanak K.Karaöz B.Sevil Ü.2024-06-122024-06-1220141303-734Xhttps://doi.org/10.5455/pmb.1-1368624240https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14551/16896Infertility is defined as failing to become pregnant at the end of one year although unprotected sexual intercourse of the couples. Infertility affects 15 % of couples at the reproductive age according to data of the World Health Organization. It was stated that approximately 1,5-2 million individuals in our country face infertility problem and problem increases gradually. One of the most important factors of increasing infertility problem is the adverse effects of modern life on our existence. Adverse effects of modern life are the common problems of the whole World. Postponement of gestational age as the result of modern life, obesity, electromagnetic waves, hormone-injected and genetically modified foodstuffs, stress, smoking and using alcohol, sexually transmitted diseases are among the increasing infertility causes. Adverse effects of the modern life on infertility may be minimized if the midwives and nurses know the harmful effects of modern life on infertility and provide consultancy services to couples, wishing to have a child. Effects of modern life on infertility and consultancy role of the midwives-nurses are discussed in this article.tr10.5455/pmb.1-1368624240info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessFertility; Infertility; Modern LifeReview Article1343453502-s2.0-84906513937N/A