Factors associated with infertility among married women in Rajshahi City, Bangladesh

Infertility has become a growing problem among reproductive aged women in both developing and developed countries. Recent statistics indicate significant number of married couples suffering from infertility visiting centers increased Bangladesh. Therefore, this study aims to identify the factors associated with Bangladeshi women. This is retrospective data were collected 450 purposively using structured questionnaire an center Rajshahi City, Univariate, bivariate multivariate analyses used reach objectives. The results revealed that most respondents (58.2%) overweight obese by measuring Body Mass Index (BMI). Age, age at first marriage, BMI, duration contraceptive use, husband’s diabetes status, drug addiction found significantly infertility. cases be higher ≥30 years (OR: 10.16; 95% CI: 2.70-38.2; p <0.001). Overweight are 2.33 times more likely infertile compared underweight 2.33; 0.12-0.57; <0.008). couple who use for 2 above around those it ≤ 7 months 1.99; 0.97-4.09; <0.059). whose husbands drugs 5.51 risk did not take 5.51; 2.35-12.90; <0.000). Thus, child expected should consider aforesaid factors. As complex relation basic factors, findings may help health policy researchers address underlying their further studies. Moreover, these could carefully considered government stakeholders find effective interventions solutions Bangladesh, especially