2022
DOI: 10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.342
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Incidence of infertility in females and Evaluation of its Causes Using Ultrasonography

Abstract: Infertility is a condition in which a woman is not able to conceive following 12 months of regular and unprotected intercourse. It is a major health issue that affects 186 million people worldwide. Objective: To determine the incidence and causes of infertility in females using ultrasound. Methods:  It is a cross-sectional study conducted in a private diagnostic Centre in Gujrat, Pakistan, over a period of 4 months. A sample size of 75 was calculated using a convenient approach after informed consent. Patients… Show more

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“…There is limited information available regarding the occurrence and potential causes of secondary infertility in Pakistan. However, research indicates that unsafe practices are commonly used by healthcare providers and women during childbirth and the postpartum period, leading to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), tubal blockages, and ultimately resulting in infertility (10). This raises the rate of infertility among women.…”
Section: The Prevalence Of Infertilitymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…There is limited information available regarding the occurrence and potential causes of secondary infertility in Pakistan. However, research indicates that unsafe practices are commonly used by healthcare providers and women during childbirth and the postpartum period, leading to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), tubal blockages, and ultimately resulting in infertility (10). This raises the rate of infertility among women.…”
Section: The Prevalence Of Infertilitymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Infertility is described as a disease in which failure of getting pregnant is noted after unprotected regular intercourse for a couple of months (Shahzad et al, 2022). Normally, the term infertility is given to the couple for unsuccessful sex cycles after unprotected and regular intercourse (Wilcox et al, 2010).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Infertility is a major health problem that affects people around the world. Worldwide 48 million couples and 186 million individuals suffer from infertility (Salman et al, 2022;Shahzad et al, 2022).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%