Authors:
Templeton A. Fraser C. Thompson B.
Institution:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Aberdeen,
Foresterhill, Aberdeen AB9 2ZD; United Kingdom. Title Infertility-epidemiology and referral practice (1991-2089). Source Human Reproduction. Vol 6(10) (pp391-1394), 1991.
Abstract:
A questionnaire-based study of infertility has been carried out in two age cohorts of women in a defined geographical region. Women were aged 36-40 years or 46-50 years at the time of the survey. The prevalence of infertility (no conception after 2 years of trying) was [similar] 14% in both age cohorts. However, a significantly higher proportion of younger women had sought medical help. In both age cohorts there was a higher incidence of spontaneous abortion among infertile women. These findings suggest no significant increase in the prevalence of infertility over a decade but a considerable increase in the use of medical services.
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