Impact of asymptomatic genital tract infections on in vitro Fertilization (IVF) outcome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Infertility is estimated to affect approximately 9-30% of reproductive-aged couples. Several conditions involving one or both partners may contribute to infertility. The aim of this study is to evaluate the role of asymptomatic genital tract infections in the outcome of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in couples with infertility.

Methods

A total of 285 infertile couples were enrolled in the study. Vaginal/endocervical swabs and semen samples were collected and subjected to microbiological analysis. Spermiograms were carried out on semen specimens, and lactobacilli were quantified in vaginal swabs. Data were associated with IVF results and analysed by using non parametric tests and multivariate analysis.

Results

Microbiological analysis showed that 46.3% of cou

SUBMITTER: Ricci S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6239332 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature