Tuberculosis in infertility and in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer
Xiaoyan Gai,
Hongbin Chi,
Rong Li
et al.
Abstract:Tuberculosis (TB) is a prominent infectious disease globally that imposes a substantial health burden. Genital TB (GTB), an extrapulmonary manifestation, leads to complications such as tubal adhesions, blockage, and diminished ovarian function, culminating in infertility, and is recognized as a prevalent cause of infertility in nations with high-burden TB. In regions with low TB rates, infertility and active TB during pregnancy have been reported to be most common among female immigrants from countries with hi… Show more
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