WHAT IS FERTILITY PROFILE EXTENTED :FEMALE?

Female fertility hormones; FollicleStimulating hormone (FSH), Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Prolactin (PRL), Oestradiol (E2), and Progesterone (PG) levels were investigated in a population of 80 subjects aged 18-45yrs. Subjects with primary infertility were 30 (37.5%), those with secondary infertility were also 30 (37.5%). The control subjects, which were women in active reproductive years were 20 (25%). The subjects were investigated for evidence of the interaction of the different hormones leading to infertility. From the investigation, serum PG, E2, and PRL values increased significantly in both the primary and secondary groups (p<0.05) in the luteal phase when compared to the controls. The values of the hormones are significant for most of the subgroups which constitute evidence of the association of the hormones especially progesterone in luteal phase fertility in the different subgroups of women.

Female infertility is a multifactorial condition constituting a worldwide public health problem. The ability to reproduce is an important product of any marriage, hence infertility may exert a negative impact on the physical, financial, social, and emotional wellbeing of affected couples. The cornerstone to the management of any disease, including infertility, is prevention. Identifying the modifiable risk factors of female infertility will aid in prevention, early detection, and treatment of medical conditions that can threaten fertility as well as promoting healthy behaviors that can preserve it.