In cases where the men did share that he and his partner were undergoing IVF, they reported to have been teased, mainly by other men, although some viewed this as an affirmation of support and friendship.
Dalam kasus-kasus di mana kaum pria tidak menceritakan bahwa ia dan pasangannya sedang menjalani IVF, mereka dilaporkan mengalami olok-olok, terutama oleh laki-laki lain, kendati ada beberapa yang menganggap hal ini sebagai suatu penegasan dukungan dan persahabatan.