Distribution of infertility factors among infertile couples in Yemen

Allow, Ahmed Kaid Naji and Abdulmogny A, Sadek S. M. and Bracamonte, Maryam and Kaid, Belqees (2016) Distribution of infertility factors among infertile couples in Yemen. Journal of Clinical Developmental Biology, 1 (3). pp. 1-4. ISSN 2472-1964

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Abstract

Background: Infertility is a global health issue and determines as a one of the most prevalent health disorders among young adult couples. It is well known that 50-80 million people are facing the problem of getting an integrated family. In the last thirty years the causes of infertility are varied from one population to another. Objectives: To evaluate the distribution of infertility causes in patients attending Allow In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) center for infertility treatment. Patients and methods: This study is a retrospective study. Data of 2622 infertile couplesfor a 5 years(fromSeptember 2007 to September 2012) period was derived from Allow IVF center. Results: the male factor infertility was 29.90% (1281/2622) was common versus female factor of infertility which was 24.37%. The combined infertility has been found in 34.25% of population. The isolated tubal infertility factor was documented in 3.70% (97/2622). The rate of unexplained infertility was observed in 11.48% of the population. Conclusion: In summary, male factor infertility and anovulation, in the last thirty years, are still the driving causes of infertility problem in our population. The seminal fluid infection and sperm agglutination were the common male infertility subdivision causes in separate and combined infertility.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	6774/55929
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Causes of infertility; Oligo/ovulatory; Sperm agglutination
Subjects:	R Medicine > RG Gynecology and obstetrics
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Basic Medical
Depositing User:	ahmed kaid allaow
Date Deposited:	07 Mar 2017 16:38
Last Modified:	07 Mar 2017 16:38
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/55929

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