A study to identify the risk factors associated with infertility among women attending infertility clinic at Indra IVF Centre, Jammu

Abstract

Introduction: Reproduction is the gift of God to all living creations. God created this world for all his living creations to reproduce and fill and flourish it. Fertility plays a vital role in a woman’s life. In our tradition fertility is the most important part of marital life. Loss of this precious aspect, indeed results in stress. Infertility is the inability to become pregnant even after one year of unprotected sex. Aim of the Study: The study is carried to identify the risk factors contributing to infertility and to associate the risk factors with infertility.Methodology: Quantitative research approach with descriptive survey design was used. The study was conducted on 100 women attending the infertility clinic were selected as the samples by convenient sampling technique. The tool used for the study was Structured Interview Schedule and Document Schedule.Results: The result study revealed that majority of the subjects (75%) had attained menarche at the ages between 13 to 15 years. Majority of the clients (75%) had experienced marital conflicts. Women with irregular menstrual cycle were at a risk for developing infertility. Majority of women (52%) had an irregular menstrual cycle of more than 45 days cycle. Most of the women (56%) had a diagnosis of polycystic ovarian disease. It is estimated that women with PCOD were at a risk of developing infertility.Conclusion: The study concluded that irregular menstrual cycle, marital and familial conflicts, overweight, more of non vegetarian foods, lack of exercise etc were some common risk factors associated with infertility.