Exploring the Causes of Female Infertility

Authors

  • Mayur Patel Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Smt. B. K. Shah Medical Institute & Research Centre, Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
  • Sayuj Fadadu Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Smt. B. K. Shah Medical Institute & Research Centre, Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Abstract

Background: Female infertility is multifactorial, caused by ovarian, tubal, uterine, and peritoneal factors, as well as unexplained causes, affecting reproductive outcomes globally. Objective: To identify and determine the incidence of various causes of female infertility in patients presenting to a tertiary care center in India. Material and Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted among 80 women presenting with infertility. Clinical evaluation, hormonal profiling, imaging, and laparoscopic or hysteroscopic assessments were performed to determine etiological factors. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Ovarian and tubal factors were the most common causes of infertility. Uterine and peritoneal factors contributed significantly, while a substantial proportion remained unexplained. Hysterolaparoscopy provided comprehensive assessment, confirming multifactorial etiologies. Conclusion: Female infertility is predominantly multifactorial, with ovarian and tubal factors leading. A systematic, multidisciplinary diagnostic approach is essential to accurately identify causative factors and guide effective management.

Keywords:

Female infertility, ovarian factor, Tubal factor, Hystero Laparoscopy

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2025-08-26
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Vol. 16 No. 9 (2025): Volume16,Issue9

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