Causes of Female Infertility: a Cross- Sectional Study
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Infertility is a multidimensional problem with social, economic and cultural implications affecting approximately 8-10% of couples. In the present study a total of 635 infertile females from three infertile centers who are taking medical counseling were screened. A validated questionnaire has been administered to collect the data pertaining to the causes of infertility, period of infertility, education, occupation and life styles besides anthropometric measurements. Clinical investigations were also carried out to the sample. The reproductive disorders were divided into five groups i.e. 1-2 years, 3-4 years, 5-9 years, 10-14 years and >15 years. In 1-2 years of infertile group, tubal blocks were around 36.95% followed by 3% of hormonal deficiency. In >15 years period of infertile group ovulation defect (56%) and small size uterus (16%) were predominant. Both overweight (41.3%) and obesity (36%) has shown positive association with infertility in 5-9 yrs and >15yrs groups. Our results show a strong association of infertility with body mass index. A majority of educated and higher income groups sought medical counseling to resolve the infertility related problems. Because of high medical expense, the lower income group people are unable to afford the opportunity of resolving the problems through medical counseling. When the infertility cases were rated based on the issues around 30% females needed medical aid, 65% were normal and only 5% are refractory in nature. In conclusion it is stated that female infertility can be treated and managed with medication, minor surgical operations, laparoscopic procedures, hormonal therapy and prevention of preconception failure and maintenance of healthy life style.
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