Abstract
According to WHO infertility is primary if there is failure of conception despite two years of cohabitation while it is secondary if acouple fails to conceive following a previous pregnancy, despite two years of cohabitation and exposure to pregnancy (in the absence ofcontraception, breastfeeding or postpartum amenorrhea). Objective: This study helps to evaluate the possible reasons of primary as well assecondary infertility in rural and urban areas of Delhi NCR, India. Material & Method: 521 women were screened and included in the studyhaving history of either type of infertility. Results and Discussion: Amongst many valid reasons for infertility in women some new findings,although not significant, but may be a possible use of NSAIDs (5.56%) for one or other reason which may disturb normal ovulation cycle orprocess of ovulation. 7.86% women were suffering from PCOS, 52.19% women with case of tube blockage due to genital or other form oftuberculosis or Sexually Transmitted Infections, STIs. Hyperprolactinemia and hypothyroidism, which affected 34.35% females are someanother factors for such a high incidence of infertility in this region. Conclusion: This study provides an insight view for major causes ofinfertility. Primary infertility with genital infection led tube blockage is one the leading factor for female infertility in Delhi NCR.
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