Evaluation of Etiologic Factors in 405 Infertile Couples in Isfahan (Iran)

Abstract

Sarram, M., Iranpour, H., Jabalameli, H. and Kamran, T. (Center of Population Studies and Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran). Evaluation of etiologic factors in 405 infertile couples in Isfahan (Iran). Int J Gynaecol Obstet 13: 181–185, 1975. The etiologic factors are reported in 405 infertile couples in Isfahan; data are first to be published on Iranian couples. Wife's age distribution and duration of marriage is reported. The frequency of various etiologic gactors in male and female are presented. It is suggested that in male and female both the severity and the anatomical sites of each factor should be taken into consideration for work‐up and evaluation of infertility. Furthermore it is suggested that, in couples where both husband and wife have pathological findings, the degree of severity of male and femalt factors should be judged. Such couples should be classified separately in statistical studies. Relatively high percentage of secondary infertility was found in our material.