INFERTILITY: STILL AN ENIGMA

AN OVERVIEW OF INFERTILE COUPLES IN OUTPATIENTS OF GYNAE

Authors

  • SAIMA QURESHI Independent Medical College, Faisalabad.
  • SHAHIDA KHALIQ Independent Medical College, Faisalabad.
  • MAHNAAZ ROOHI Independent Medical College, Faisalabad.
  • NAZIA MUSSARAT Independent Medical College, Faisalabad.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29309/TPMJ/2010.17.04.3016

Keywords:

:Infertility, Primary vs Secondary Infertility, Time to Pregnancy (TTP), Unexplained Infertility

Abstract

Objectives: (1) To find out the major causative factors in primary versus secondary infertility in study group. (2) To suggest an easy plan of investigation for an infertile couple. Study Design: Descriptive study. Setting: Gynecology & Obstetric Unit in Independent University Hospital, Faisalabad. Period: Two years from Jan 2008 to Dec 2009. Material & Methods: Convenience sample technique was used to collect the patients. Results: Anovulation had contributed 20% in primary infertility and 16% in secondary infertility. Tubal factor was
more common in secondary infertility. Male factor was 40% in primary infertility and 16% secondary infertility. Conclusions: Counseling, reassurance and efficient, timely and appropriate management plan is essential to minimize the distress of infertile couples. 

Author Biographies

SAIMA QURESHI, Independent Medical College, Faisalabad.

Assistant Professor of Gynae & Obst.

SHAHIDA KHALIQ, Independent Medical College, Faisalabad.

Assistant Professor of Gynae & Obst.

MAHNAAZ ROOHI, Independent Medical College, Faisalabad.

Professor & Head Department of Gynae & Obst.

NAZIA MUSSARAT, Independent Medical College, Faisalabad.

Assistant Professor of Gynae & Obst.

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Published

2010-12-10

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 04 (2010): Vol. 17 No. 04

Section

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