Table 3:
Cause and infertility treatment in the treatment and control groups
| Treatment n(%) | Control n(%) | Stats | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infertility treatment | |||
| Induction of ovulation | 18 (25.7%) | 13 (18.6%) | X2=3.623 P = 0.605 |
| IUI | 14 (20.0%) | 9 (12.9%) | |
| ART | 22 (31.4%) | 24 (34.3%) | |
| Laparoscopy + hysteroscopy | 10 (14.3%) | 15 (21.4%) | |
| Donor oocyte / embryo | 3 (4.3%) | 4 (5.7%) | |
| Surgical treatment of the husband | 3 (4.3%) | 5 (7.1%) | |
| Cause of infertility | |||
| Male | 22 (31.4%) | 24 (34.3%) | X2=5.079 P = 0.166 |
| Female | 25 (35.7%) | 31 (44.3%) | |
| Both | 14 (20.0%) | 10 (14.3%) | |
| Unexplained | 9 (12.9%) | 5 (7.1%) | |
Each group consisted of 70 participants.
Abbreviation: ART = assisted reproductive technology (in vitro fertilization), IUI = intrauterine insemination