Infertility registry data of infertile couples in southern Iran: 2017-2022

Abstract

Introduction: Infertility causes serious damage to the reproductive health system. It has been decided that all countries should include infertility in priority programs related to reproductive health. The present study was performed with aim to investigate infertility registry data of infertile couples in southern Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive and retrospective study was conducted in 2017-2022. The registry data of 634 infertile couples referring to Bandar Abbas infertility center in southern Iran were extracted. The data was collected using the researcher's checklist based on the information in the registry system. The data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 25). P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Irregular menstrual cycle was recorded in 171 cases (26.97%). Among the referring women, 61 cases (9.62%) had dyspareunia, 37 (5.83%) galactorrhea, 322 (50.79%) hirsutism and 141 (22.24%) dysmenorrhea. Among the referring couples, 257 cases (40.54%) were due to female causes and 189 (29.81%) male causes, and 156 (24.60%) had infertility due to unknown causes, and 32 (5.05%) had problems with both couples. The most common female causes of infertility were reduced ovarian reserve (35.40%), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) (34.63%), fallopian tube obstruction (10.11%), hydrosalpinx (3.50%), endometriosis (6.61%), and other cases (9.72%), respectively. Conclusion: The female factors are one of the important factors causing infertility, followed by male factors. Considering the effect of some risk factors affecting infertility and the presence of diseases discovered in infertile women, it is possible to increase the probability of pregnancy by correcting underlying diseases and properly managing related factors.

Keywords

• infertile couples
• infertility
• registry