Pharmacotherapy of infertility in Ghana: Why do infertile patients discontinue their fertility treatment?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globally, millions of people of reproductive age experience infertility. With that notwithstanding, most infertile patients undergoing pharmacotherapy withdraw from treatment before achieving the desired outcome. The reasons for their withdrawal, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, have not been well examined, hence the need for this study.

Objectives

The aim of the study was to examine why infertile patients discontinue pharmacotherapy prior to achieving conception.

Methods

The study employed an exploratory qualitative design. Purposive sampling technique was used to recruit subjects into the study. Twenty infertile patients (fourteen females and six males) who discontinued their treatment, and eight attending health professionals who provided direct care

SUBMITTER: Arhin SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9576038 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature