Background: Infertility is one of the major problems in reproductive health. This research was carried out with the aim of evaluating the relationship between infertility, attachment, identity, sexual function and sexual self-esteem in married women. Methods: In this causal-comparative and correlational study, 300 voluntary married women (fertile=150, infertile=150) were selected through random sampling. Collins and Read Revised Adult Attachment Scale, Identity Style Inventory, Female Sexual Function Index and Sexual Self-Esteem Index for Women-Short Form were employed. Data were analyzed using t-test and Pearson correlation coefficient by SPSS -24 (p>.05). Results: There was a significant difference between sexual function and sexual self-esteem of the fertile and infertile women (P=0.000). Also, the results demonstrated that a significant relationship exists between sexual function with attachment styles and identity status in women. A significant relationship was observed between sexual self-esteem and identity status (all p<0.05). Conclusion: It can be concluded that the infertility can have a significant impact on sexual function. Moreover, there is a significant relationship between attachment and identity styles with sexual function and sexual self-esteem.

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