Abstract:
For the study 106 primary subfertile women were recruited from the subfertility clinics and
212 primi-para mothers were recruited from the obstetric wards. A convenient sample was
taken. These factors were assessed by two self administered questionnaires, interviewer
administered questionnaire and a record sheet. Self administered questionnaire ( 11) was a
modified life event inventory to assess psychosocial stress. Weight and height were
measured by using standardized instruments. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression
was applied and the results were expressed as odds ratios (OR) and 95 percent confidence
intervals ( 95 percent CI). Age at marriage 28 years, educaional level A/.L , pattern of
menstrual cycle 25 or 35 days, pelvic inflammatory disease, BMI. 25 kg/m, past history of
gynaecological surgery, exposure to radiation at work place, psychosocial stress when
exposed to two or more stressful life events were risk factors for primary subfertility.
