A Study of Female Infertility using Ultrasonography

Abstract

Infertility is a global health issue affecting approximately 8-10% of couples. It is a multidimensional problem with social, economic and cultural implications. Lately an increasing examined by transvaginal probe,. Number of couples with infertility problems chooses the artificial insemination. This is the Descriptive cross sectional study population consisted of 125 infertile women who sought medical help in Kordofan State, Sudan. From August 2018 to December 2018. Collection of data was performed by means of a specifically data sheet; It included questions concerning the causes of infertility. The main results regarding type of infertility 68.8% primary infertility and 31.2% secondary infertility. Regarding age, 3.2 % were 15-20 years old, 54.4% were 21-30 years old, 42.2% were 31-40 years old. As to occupation status, 28% were employee and 72% were house wives. Regarding socioeconomic status 39.2% were high, 50.4% were moderate and 10.4% were low. Concerning the causes of infertility, 76% were due to PCOD, 16.8% were due to fundal fibroid, 4% were due to hydrosalpenx, 1.6% were due to endometrioma and 1.6% were due to others ( dermoid cyst, cervical polyp), 51.2% had menstrual disorders. Concerning the risk factors 80.8% had a positive risk factors (obesity 77.6%, psychological factor 28.8% ). The objective of this study to study the female infertility using ultrasound , to find the relationship between frequency of incidence and different risk factors. Conclusion: The main causes of female infertility are problems in the ovaries, uterus and fallopian tubes.