Epidemiology of infertilty in kano, north-west Nigeria
INTRODUCTION: Infertility is a global problem with the highest prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite the high prevalence it has been a relatively neglected problem, overshadowed by seemingly greater concerns such as maternal mortality. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to identify the pr...
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INTRODUCTION: Infertility is a global problem with the highest prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite the high prevalence it has been a relatively neglected problem, overshadowed by seemingly greater concerns such as maternal mortality.
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to identify the prevalence, clinical pattern and causes of infertility among gynaecological patients in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital.
METHODOLOGY: It was a retrospective study of infertile patients who presented at the gynaecology clinic of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, between 1st January 2016 and 31st December 2017.
RESULTS: The prevalence of infertility was 16%. The ages of the patients ranged from 18 to 46 years, with a mean age of 28.72+6.0 years. The mean duration of infertility was 5.97 ± 4.19 years with maximum duration of 28 years. Majority of the patients had secondary infertility (53%) while 47% had primary infertility. Female factors accounted for 44.6% of the infertility, while male factors accounted for 23%. Among the female causes of infertility tubal factors accounted for 46%, ovulatory factors accounted for 41% while uterine factors accounted for 13%.
CONCLUSION: Prompt diagnosis of infection and adequate treatment will go a long way in preventing the dreaded sequelae of infertility.
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| spelling | doaj.art-5ed8592c7fc94905805261439187ed912024-03-06T12:07:10ZengNigerian Medical Association, Akwa Ibom State BranchIbom Medical Journal1597-71882735-99642019-02-0112110.61386/imj.v12i1.215Epidemiology of infertilty in kano, north-west NigeriaYusuf MAbdullahi HM INTRODUCTION: Infertility is a global problem with the highest prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite the high prevalence it has been a relatively neglected problem, overshadowed by seemingly greater concerns such as maternal mortality. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to identify the prevalence, clinical pattern and causes of infertility among gynaecological patients in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital. METHODOLOGY: It was a retrospective study of infertile patients who presented at the gynaecology clinic of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, between 1st January 2016 and 31st December 2017. RESULTS: The prevalence of infertility was 16%. The ages of the patients ranged from 18 to 46 years, with a mean age of 28.72+6.0 years. The mean duration of infertility was 5.97 ± 4.19 years with maximum duration of 28 years. Majority of the patients had secondary infertility (53%) while 47% had primary infertility. Female factors accounted for 44.6% of the infertility, while male factors accounted for 23%. Among the female causes of infertility tubal factors accounted for 46%, ovulatory factors accounted for 41% while uterine factors accounted for 13%. CONCLUSION: Prompt diagnosis of infection and adequate treatment will go a long way in preventing the dreaded sequelae of infertility. https://ibommedicaljournal.org/index.php/imjhome/article/view/215EpidemiologyInfertilityKano |
| spellingShingle | Yusuf M Abdullahi HM Epidemiology of infertilty in kano, north-west Nigeria Ibom Medical Journal Epidemiology Infertility Kano |
| title | Epidemiology of infertilty in kano, north-west Nigeria |
| title_full | Epidemiology of infertilty in kano, north-west Nigeria |
| title_fullStr | Epidemiology of infertilty in kano, north-west Nigeria |
| title_full_unstemmed | Epidemiology of infertilty in kano, north-west Nigeria |
| title_short | Epidemiology of infertilty in kano, north-west Nigeria |
| title_sort | epidemiology of infertilty in kano north west nigeria |
| topic | Epidemiology Infertility Kano |
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