Study of certain epidemiological differentials associated with infertility

ABSTRACT

This study aimed to assess certain epidemiological differentials affecting the female infertility. The subjects of the study were 512 women; half of them were cases of infertile women and the others were the control normal fertile women. The case and control groups have the same life style nearly. The advanced age, high body mass index, low educational level, positive family history of infertility and consanguinity are more prevalent among infertile women than fertile ones. Also, the delayed age of marriage, increased frequency of intercourse per week, deep dyspareunia, history of lower genital tract infection, history of PID and history of pelvic or abdominal operation are more prevalent among infertile women than fertile ones