Role of imaging in female infertility [Dr. K.M. Rai Memorial Oration Award]

Rastogi, Rajul

doi:10.4103/0971-3026.69347

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“… 10 Different risk factors are associated to secondary infertility like lifestyle related factors, such as obesity, diet, smoking, alcohol consumption, and chemical environments, and secondary factors related to human infertility such as unsafe methods of childbirth and postpartum period, as well as symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases. 11 The other common factors responsible for infertility in females are anovulatory disorder, tubal factors, polycystic ovarian syndrome, peri-tubo-ovarian adhesions, endometriosis, uterine and cervical factors, etc. 12 , 13 Traditional methods of statistical analysis are to determine a precise reason behind infertility and to provide effective predictors of treatment.…”

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Comparison of Baseline Characteristics, Sociodemographics, and Gynecological Risk Factors Associated with Secondary Infertility of Females in Pakistan

Fatima,

Akhtar,

Hanif

et al. 2024

Women's Health Reports

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Introduction: Secondary infertility is characterized by the inability to conceive for a period of 1 year, after having previously conceived at least once. Objectives: To explore the risk factors of secondary infertility and compare sociodemographics and anthropometric variables of each studied group. Methods: Study was conducted at University Institute of Public Health, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, collecting data from Gilani Ultrasound Center in 18 months after approval of synopsis. Total 690 females (345 cases and 345 controls) were enrolled. Participants were included in case group if they were 20–45 years of age, having any parity, and confirmed diagnosis of secondary infertility. Results: The mean age of cases and controls was 33.08 ± 4.17 years and 31.37 ± 4.36 years, respectively. The mean body mass index (BMI) in cases was 27.61 ± 4.27 kg/m 2 , and in controls the mean BMI was 25.52 ± 4.30 kg/m 2 . There was not a significant difference among religion that shows no association ( p = 0.73) with secondary infertility as profession has association with it ( p = 0.01). History of polycystic ovary syndrome, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, menorrhagia, intermenstrual bleeding, and history of abortion are associated with secondary infertility. Conclusions: While several sociodemographic features and medical disorders have been associated to secondary infertility, it is vital to stress that not all of these factors are controllable by medical therapy. Factors like age and certain medical issues may be unaffected by intervention. However, for controllable variables like BMI and certain medical diseases, focused therapies and lifestyle changes may reduce the chance of subsequent infertility.

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Comparison of Baseline Characteristics, Sociodemographics, and Gynecological Risk Factors Associated with Secondary Infertility of Females in Pakistan

Fatima,

Akhtar,

Hanif

et al. 2024

Women's Health Reports

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“…[1][2][3] The emotional, physiological, psychological, sexual, social, and financial burden of infertility on the family, are enormous. [3][4][5][6] Infertility is the inability of a couple to achieve pregnancy after one year of regular, unprotected intercourse. Infertility is relative.…”

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“…Infertility affects about 10-15% of all couples. 5 Males and females are equally affected. 5 The physician must view the couple as a unit.…”

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“…5 Males and females are equally affected. 5 The physician must view the couple as a unit. The initial evaluation is often perceived as a stressful experience.…”

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“…7 Ultrasonographic limitations include limited field of view, subjective errors, interference by obesity or by gaseous bowel loops, suboptimal visualization of fallopian tubes and broad ligament, failure to delineate small ovaries, and inability to obtain images in the surgical plane. 5,6 The recognition, evaluation and treatment of female infertility are complex and stressful for most couples. However, the clinician should not ignore the couple's emotional state.…”

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