Prevalence and associated factors of infertility among 20–49 year old women in Henan Province, China

Abstract

Plain Language summary Infertility prevalence rate has increased in the past 30 years. Infertility plagues thousands of women of childbearing age. Although not life-threatening, the detrimental influence of infertility to patients, their families, and society should not be underestimated, especially in China. In order to investigate the prevalence of infertility, determine the associated factors, and promote disease prevention and treatment, we conducted a cross-sectional study among 20–49 year old women in Henan, one of the central provinces of China. This study distributed 920 questionnaires and collected 803 completed questionnaires. Interviews, questionnaires, and physical and ultrasound examinations were done. Among all the 765 participants in this study, the prevalence of infertility was 24.58%. The prevalence of primary infertility was 6.54%, and the secondary infertility was 18.04%. Age, history of gynecological surgeries and DOR may increase the risk of infertility. In conclusion, among women aged 20–49 years in Henan Province, China, the prevalence of infertility in 2019 was 24.58% and 61.17% of infertile women sought medical help.

Keywords

• Epidemiology
• Infertility
• Reproduction
• Prevalence
• Risk factors