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Salphale, Shweta N., Mundada, Vinod D., Lokhande, Ganesh S., Kuril, B. M., Doibale, Mohan K. |
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Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development; Apr2018, Vol. 9 Issue 4, p120-123, 4p |
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Introduction: Infertility is worldwide problem affecting people of all communities, though the cause and magnitude may vary with geographical location and socioeconomic status. Objective: To study the different correlates like sociodemographic factors and risk factors influencing female infertility in patients attending infertility clinic of tertiary care centre, Aurangabad. Material and Methodology: It is a cross-sectional study carried out in infertility clinic in Tertiary care centre of Govt. Medical College, Aurangabad over period of 3 month (Oct-Dec 2016). About 100 patients were included in the study. Patients visiting for first time were included in the study. Female infertile patients were interviewed with predesigned pretested questionnaire. Results: Out of 100 female patients 70(70%) were with primary infertility and 30(30%) were with secondary infertility. The causes of primary infertility found in this study are uterine anomalies, PCOD, PID, menstrual abnormalities, fibroid, obesity, and hypothyroidism. The causes of secondary infertility in this study are PID, menstrual abnormalities, hyperprolactinemia, recurrent abortions, tubal blockage, and hypothyroidism. Statistical tests were applied to results whenever necessary. Conclusion: Infertility has become a global challenge at present time; to overcome the problem mass awareness has to be created with availability of effective treatment facilities. This study has yielded important information regarding the risk factors influencing infertility. Efforts to raise awareness in the population about the causes of primary infertility are needed and facilities should be made available for early diagnosis and treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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