introduction: infertility is a common complication present in 10-15% of the population. it causes serious problems for the family. there are different methods for evaluation and treatment of infertility. one of the routine tests is hysterosalpingography that was first used in1922 and with changes in types of contrast media and its techniques, it is the primary test for simultaneous evaluation o...

1Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India 2Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh 160012, India 3 Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust, Southport, Merseyside, UK 4National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, Mumbai 400074, India 5Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, War...

introduction infertility as the bitterest life experience can affect sexual function. infertility is a reproductive health problem and many studies have showed agitation, stress, depression, marital and sexual dissatisfaction as the psychological outcomes of infertility. this study aimed to compare sexual satisfaction in fertile and infertile women referring to peymanieh hospital in jahrom, 201...

INTRODUCTION Infertility or sterility or barrenness is defined as a state of inability to conceive after a year of unprotected intercourse. Ovulation problems, uterine tube problems, endometriosis, uterine etiology problems, chromosomal problems which are not so rare, spermatogenesis disorders and azoospermia are stated as the most common causes of infertility. OBJECTIVE Main objective of thi...

BACKGROUND The experience of infertility can be extremely stressful. Some of the risk factors for depression in infertility are being female, repeated unsuccessful treatment cycles or a 2 to 3 year history of infertility, low socioeconomic status, foreign nationality, lack of partner support, life events and previous depression. In this study, we analyzed the Beck Depression Inventory score at ...

BACKGROUND Previous research on the aetiology of infertility in sub-Saharan Africa was generally clinic based and it is not known whether findings from this work are representative of the general population. A better understanding of the medical causes of infertility is crucial for reducing the incidence of infertility and for improving the clinical management. OBJECTIVE To determine the type...

Infertility affects relatively large number of couple both globally as well as in India. There are sparse data on the prevalence of infertility in India. This study describes the correlates and prevalence of infertility among couples in Ambala, India . This study is a cross sectional study done in the urban field practice area of M. M. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, during January 20...

Background. The prevalence of infertility in Pakistan is 22% with primary infertility at 4% and secondary infertility at 18%. This study explored perceptions and experiences of women in Karachi, Pakistan regarding the causes, treatment-seeking behavior for and consequences of secondary infertility. Methods. Focus group discussions and in-depth interviews with married women explored their percep...

abstract background: the use of antioxidants in the treatment of infertility has been suggested and recent studies have indicated that oral administration of satureja khuzestanica essential oil (skeo) to rats induces significant antioxidative effects. objective: this systematic review was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of antioxidants in infertility and also to assess the effectiveness...