بررسی میزان فراوانی ناباروری در طلافروشان استان مازندران

  Background and Purpose: Several factors may play a role in the incidence of infertility. According to Muslim belief seems Gold is one of the causes of the problem. This study aimed to determine the rate of infertility among sellers of gold in Mazandaran Province.   Materials & Methods: This preliminary study was conducted in 2011 among 323 people employed and married gold sellers in Mazandaran Province. To collect and acquire data from a questionnaire containing 14 questions was used.   Results: In this study, the mean age was42.7years,.Rate (84%) had children (16) had no children. In response to the question whether or not you want to conceive a child, Total82 (28.4%) were satisfied with the answer is yes, and had expressed its desire And 186 patients (64.4%) with no response to their expressed unwillingness. Among units of study, 8 patients (2.8) had a history of visiting the treatment of infertility. And 34 patients (11.8) is also a history of infertility among family members.65 (31.9) of the jeweler of gold ornaments in the form of the dominant ring, necklace, bracelet, Wristwatch used and 132 (68.1%) in the form of gold ornaments were not used.   Conclusion: In this study the infertility frequency rate was higher compared with other studies. This study was conducted using a questionnaire so professional and graduate studies in this area are recommended. Of course, if we did not find the cause and mystery of a religious law by scientific and empirical search, it does not mean that there is not any mystery for it. Because religious laws origin from revealed teachings, that they are infallible. Not founding is not a reason for nonbeing.