Infertility: still an enigma: an overview of infertile couples in outpatients of gynae

Objectives: (1) To find out the major causative factors in primary versus secondary infertility in study group. (2) To suggest an easy plan of investigation for an infertile couple. Study Design: Descriptive study. Setting: Gynecology & Obstetric Unit in Independent University Hospital, Faisalabad. Period: Two years from Jan 2008 to Dec 2009. Material & Methods: Convenience sample technique was used to collect the patients. Results: Anovulation had contributed 20% in primary infertility and 16% in secondary infertility. Tubal factor wasmore common in secondary infertility. Male factor was 40% in primary infertility and 16% secondary infertility. Conclusions: Counseling, reassurance and efficient, timely and appropriate management plan is essential to minimize the distress of infertile couples.