2023
DOI: 10.29011/2577-2236.100166
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A 5-Year Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study of the Pattern of Infertility in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria

Abstract: Background: Infertility is a major cause of marital disharmony in the word most especially in our environment because of the high value system placed on child bearing. Infertility is one of the commonest reason couples presents to a doctor especially the gynecologist. Objectives: This study is to determine the prevalence of infertility, causes, contributions of male and female factors in infertility, and to make recommendations on the management of infertility in NAUTH, Nnewi, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: T… Show more

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“…These ndings are similar to those reported by Oguejiofor et al in Nnewi, Southeastern Nigeria. 23 They reported in their 5-year retrospective study that most of their participants had secondary infertility, were older than 30 years, and had less than tertiary education. 23 Further analysis in this study revealed that only being married in a polygamous setting remained signi cant determinant of secondary infertility in the study population.…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…These ndings are similar to those reported by Oguejiofor et al in Nnewi, Southeastern Nigeria. 23 They reported in their 5-year retrospective study that most of their participants had secondary infertility, were older than 30 years, and had less than tertiary education. 23 Further analysis in this study revealed that only being married in a polygamous setting remained signi cant determinant of secondary infertility in the study population.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…23 They reported in their 5-year retrospective study that most of their participants had secondary infertility, were older than 30 years, and had less than tertiary education. 23 Further analysis in this study revealed that only being married in a polygamous setting remained signi cant determinant of secondary infertility in the study population. This could be explained by the affected women having regular sexual intercourse with men that have other wives which might increase the risk of pelvic in ammatory disease and tubal blockage in them.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%