Etiology of infertility among women undergoing in vitro fertilization treatment

Abstract

Infertility is a prevalent condition impacting many women globally, prompting an increasing number to seek assisted reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). This study aims to investigate the etiological factors of infertility among women undergoing IVF treatment. Through snowball sampling 142 women (i.e., 74 from Telangana and 68 from Karnataka regions) with in vitro fertilization treatment recruited from fertility care centres located at Telangana and Karnataka states. A self-structured questionnaire to obtain demographic details and Socio-economic scale to assess socio economic status were the tools used. The clinical measures retrieved from secondary medical records to identify causes. The findings reveal that majority of participants are with 30-39 age range, married at 25-29 years, possessed higher education as well as decent occupation with high and upper middle socio-economic status. The findings reveal that the major causes for infertility among women with in vitro fertilization were female factors such as ovulatory (58.45%) and tubal problems (16.19%), followed by male factors such as hormonal imbalance (21.12%) and varicocele (14.78%), unknown (20.42%) and mixed (19.01%). These insights emphasize the need for a personalized approach in infertility treatment, considering the diverse etiological factors and associated risks. By understanding these elements, healthcare providers can better tailor interventions, improve IVF outcomes, and offer more targeted advice to women seeking fertility treatment.