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The Awareness And Pattern Of Risk Factors For Infertility Among Infertile Women
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Infertility is a major reproductive health challenge in developing countries and many risk factors have been identified. Awareness of these factors can be important in preventive management.
Aim: To determine the awareness of infertility risk factors in patients.
METHODS
The study involved 220 patients attending the infertility clinic of ABUTH. Using interviewer administered structured questionnaire, data was collected on socio-demographic, gynecological, obstetrics and other history.
RESULT
The mean age of respondents was 29.2±2.5 years. Primary and secondary infertility accounted 36.8% and 63.20% respectively. Coital exposure was ≤ 2 in 48.1% of the patients. 45% has menstrual irregularity and 59.5% had been treated for STI in the past. There is history of surgery in 25% and 71.5% were either overweight or obese and 3.2% had female genital mutilation. Of those with secondary infertility 33.6% were un-booked in their last pregnancy and the outcome was spontaneous miscarriage in 40.9%, induced miscarriage was 12.7% and stillbirth in 14.5%.On awareness of risk factors, 33.6%, had no knowledge of risk factors.
CONCLUSION
The study shows avoidable and preventable risk factors are still prevalent in our setting and there is a lack of sufficient awareness to drive preventive measures
