Study on probable aetiological factors of subfertility in a tertiary care hospital

Background: Subfertility refers to describe women or couple who are not sterile but exhibit decreased reproductive efficiency even after 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse. Objectives: To find probable aetiological factors in subfertile couples attending Dhulikhel Hospital. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 140 Hospital from March 2016 December 2017 ethical clearance. The participants were recruited by convenience sampling, data entered Microsoft Excel Sheet and analysed using SPSS v.23. Descriptive statistics like frequency, percent, mean, standard deviation have been presented. Results: Among couples, mean duration subfertility 5.55 ± 3.96 years. About two-thirds (95, 67.9%) them primary subfertility. Most clients (both) 26-30 years age group about three-fifths (83, 59.3%) Janajati caste. most common cause female factor (72, 51.4%) only. Ovulatory dysfunction (49, 35%) followed tubal abnormalities (24, 17.1%) major contributory factors. Thyroid disorder noted 19 (13.6%) hyperprolactinaemia observed 14 (10%) clients. Two (1.4%) had diabetes mellitus 24 (17.1%) evidence different forms genital infection. Only male contributed seen 16 (11.4%) asthenozoopermia the commonest abnormal semen parameters. Six (4.3%) males with parameter working abroad. Conclusion: causes found be Asthenooospermia factor.