ETIOLOGY AND RISK FACTORS OF FEMALE INFERTILITY IN PRAVARA RURAL HOSPITAL, LONI

Objectives: Parenthood is one of the most important aspects of adult life in both women & men. Infertility is a medical condition that can cause psychological, physical, spiritual, mental & medical detriments to the patient. The aim of the present study was to investigate the etiology and risk factors associated with female infertility in Pravara Rural Hospital, Loni.

Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Pravara Rural Hospital, Loni. Overall, 133 infertile females were included. The variables including socio-demographic characteristics, smoking, body mass index (BMI), and infertility status (e.g., type of fertility, duration, etc.) etc. were assessed by a self-administered and validated questionnaire.

Results: The most common causes of female infertility were ovarian factors out of which PCOS was the leading cause. There was a significant association between female factor infertility and age of women, womens age at marriage, number of abortions, presence of an underlying disease and BMI, etc.

Conclusions: The review is helpful to all the scientific, medical researchers who can put efforts to put an end to female infertility. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, getting regular checkups with the doctor and maintenance of normal body weight can avoid fertility problems. The medical and socio-economic support of infertile women, which means easier access to medical services, higher insurance coverage, broader social support, and information are important requirements for resolving the problem.