Study Risk Factors Associated with Secondary Infertility among Infertile Woman Attending Infertility Clinic | ||
| Journal of Nursing Science Benha University | ||
| Volume 4, Issue 2, July 2023, Pages 716-731 PDF (832.26 K) | ||
| Document Type: Scientific peer reviewed journal | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/jnsbu.2023.310301 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Fatma Refaat Abd Elmohsen* 1; Mohammed Abd Elsalam2; Soad Abd Elsalam Ramadan3; Somaya Ouda abd Elmoniem4 | ||
| 1B.Sc. in Nursing, 2006, specialist of Nursing in Benha University Hospital | ||
| 2Prof. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine Benha University | ||
| 3Prof. Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Benha University | ||
| 4Assist. Prof. of Obstetrics and women’s Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Benha University | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Infertility is a public health problem during the reproductive age, the secondary infertility is the incapability to conceive in a couple who have had at least one successful conception in the past. Aim of the study: Was to study risk factors associated with secondary infertility among infertile woman attending infertility clinic. Research design: A Descriptive research design was used to conduct this study. Setting: This study was conducted at Obstetric and gynecological out-patient clinic at Benha University Hospital and Benha Teaching Hospital. Sample: A purposive sample was used in the study (80 women). Tools: Data was collected by (two tools) Tool I: A Structured interviewing questionnaire to assess:( Socio-Demographic data, Menstrual and Gynecological history, Obstetric history, Past medical and surgical history, psychological history, Lifestyle practices). Tool II: Documentation Sheet to assess: (Physical measures, medical diagnosis). Results: More than half of the studied women were overweight, more than two thirds of the studied women don't have any marital disputes, all of the studied women who performed operation had caesarian section operation of the studied women hospitalized due to operational causes. Conclusion: The study concluded that irregular menstrual cycle, overweight, psychological pressure, hormonal disorders, ovulation disorders, polycystic ovarian diseases and ovarian cyst were some common risk factors associated with secondary infertility. Recommendation: Educational program for women to raise their awareness about secondary infertility related factors should be a priority to ensure early diagnosis of the disease. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| secondary Infertility; Infertility Clinic; Risk Factors | ||
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