فراوانی علل نازایی در بیماران مراجعه کننده به مرکز ناباروری فاطمه الزهرا (س) شهرستان بابل از مهر 1375 تا مهر 1378

Background and purpose: Ïnfertility is one of the main problems in the life of human beings and in many cases, is the reason for dissociation of couples and the subsequent complications in social life. The reported data indicate that 15% of the individuals in their reproductive age face infertility. Ëach partner has a role and participate in infertility. By an accurate and complete study the etiology of infertility can be diagnosed in 85% to 90% of the cases, and if possible, be treated. This study was done in order to find out the etiology and the frequency of infertility in the couples referring to this center. Materials and methods: This descriptive study was done on the basis of existing data collected in the infertile patients referring to Fatemeh Zahra infertility center from 1996 to 1998. The frequency of infertile patients was recognized as primary and secondary. Ïsolation of the cases was done on the basis of problemes faced by divorced couples and then after, role of each one in infertility was evaluated. Results: Âll together, 2169 cases were under investigation, of which 76.17% and 23.83% were diagnosed as primary and secondary infertiles respectively. Ôut of 2042 evaluated cases, 37% with male cause and 32.2% with female cause were identified as the only reason for infertility. Ïn 23% both partners were involved in infertility and in 7% of the cases the etiology was unknown. Çonclusion: Çonsidering the results of this study, indicating the existence of more ovulatory defect, which could be due to more prevalance of pcos in the region under study and tubular factor due to STD infection which is less in our region, shows a low rate as compare to the other studies.