Table 2.
Diagnoses of couples before and after NPT evaluation: N = 108; couples could have multiple diagnoses.
| DIAGNOSTIC CATEGORY | BEFORE NPT EVALUATION, N (%) | AFTER NPT EVALUATION, N (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Unexplained infertility | 43 (40) | 1 (1) |
| Unexplained miscarriage | 31 (29) | 2 (2) |
| Endometriosis | 14 (13) | 15 (14) |
| Anovulation | 2 (2) | 15 (14) |
| Polycystic ovary syndrome | 3 (3) | 7 (6) |
| Mild or moderate male factor | 8 (7) | 7 (6) |
| Severe male factor | 7 (6) | 7 (6) |
| Blocked fallopian tubes | 5 (5) | 3 (3) |
| Limited cervical mucus | 3 (3) | 10 (9) |
| Low luteal progesterone | 8 (7) | 67 (62) |
| Low follicular estrogen | 0 (0) | 54 (50) |
| Low luteal estrogen | 2 (2) | 54 (50) |
| Fibroids | 4 (4) | 1 (1) |
| Other* | 19 (18) | 29 (27) |
NPT—natural procreative technology.
*
Includes premenstrual syndrome, hyperprolactinemia, vaginismus, ovarian cysts, hydrosalpinx, uterine polyp, premature ovarian failure, and depression.