Infertility: still an enigma; an overview of infertile couples in outpatients of gynae

ABSTRACT

[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. Descriptive study. Gynecology and Obstetric Unit in Independent University Hospital, Faisalabad. Two years from Jan 2008 to Dec 2009. Convenience sample technique was used to collect the patients. 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. Counseling, reassurance and efficient, timely and appropriate management plan is essential to minimize the distress of infertile couples