Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: The study aimed at assessing the cause and findings of infertility in patients attending the outdoor of a Secondary care center. The purpose of the study was to emphasize the importance of availability of facilities at community health center level to assist in early diagnosis and timely management of infertility to minimize social, medical and economic burden. Methods: This was observational study done by compiling available data. Results: The result showed that polycystic ovary disease, tuberculosis, abnormal thyroid profile and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) continue to be leading causes of infertility even in present day perspective. Conclusions: Timely intervention can minimize long term implications of the above conditions.
Author: Shikha Mathur
Language: English
Subfield: Reproductive Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404801034