Table 2.
Comparison of clinical characteristics between primary and secondary infertilities
| Variables and modalities | Primary infertilityn (%) | Secondary infertilityn (%) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ovulation disorder | ||||
| Menstrual disorders | 213 (51.1) | 92 (45.5) | 0.191 | |
| Hormone disorder (FSH, LH, AMH) | 65 (36.7) | 27 (38.6) | 0.782 | |
| Endocrine diseases (diabetes, thyroid) | 22 (5.3) | 15 (7.4) | 0.290 | |
| Polycystic ovary syndrome | 107 (27.2) | 53 (29.1) | 0.620 | |
| Tubal factors | ||||
| Obstruction and tubal dysfunction | 105 (64.40) | 41 (68.30) | 0.581 | |
| Endometriosis/pelvic adhesion | ||||
| Endometriosis | 14 (8.6) | 8 (13.3) | 0.290 | |
| Uterine synechiae | 6 (3.7) | 6 (10.0) | 0.065 | |
| Uterine and cervical factors | ||||
| Congenital uterine anomaly | 27 (6.9) | 15 (8.2) | 0.554 | |
| Fibroids | 25 (6.3) | 13 (7.1) | 0.721 | |
| Polyps | 12 (3.0) | 4 (2.2) | 0.760 | |
| Genital infections | 65 (15.6) | 33 (16.3) | 0.810 | |
| Male factors | ||||
| Varicocele | 31 (13.00) | 4 (6.7) | 0.263 | |
| Abnormal sperm | 107 (45.1) | 12 (20.3) | 0.001 | |
| Origin of infertility | ||||
| Unexplained infertility | 20 (8.33) | 07 (11.30) | ||
| Male infertility | 54 (22.5) | 04 (6.50) | 0.003 | |
| Female infertility | 106 (44.20) | 41 (66.10) | ||
| Mixed infertility | 60 (25) | 10 (16.10) | ||
FSH; Follicle stimulating hormone, LH; Luteinizing hormone, and AMH; Anti-mullerian hormone.