Sociodemographic profile of females with in vitro fertilization failure

Abstract

Background: Infertility affects many of the couples worldwide, bringing along enormous psychological, and physical, challenges for individuals facing it. In vitro fertilization (IVF) stands out as the most popular form of treatment available, yet the success rates of IVF depend on various factors. Objective: To explore sociodemographic profile of females with IVF failure. Methods: We designed a retrospective cohort study with the aim to identify the sociodemographic profile of females associated with pregnancy failure in infertile patients undergoing IVF. A total of 50 women patients who had unsuccessful IVF cycles were enrolled via non-probability consecutive sampling. Results: The mean age was 34.5 years with a standard deviation of 7.6 years. The mean height and weight were 156.9 cm with a standard deviation of 7.6 cm., 62.4 kg with a standard deviation of 9.2 kg, respectively. The mean BMI (kg/m²) and monthly household income (Pkr) were 23.6 kg/m² and 130,000 PKR; having standard deviation of 5.3 kg/m² and 79,600 PKR, respectively. 55% of participants were housewives, and 45% were employed in various jobs. 56.2% of participants resided in urban areas, while 43.8% lived in rural areas. Lastly, 43.8% of participants have education up to primary or matriculation level, 30% have an intermediate or undergraduate education, 13.8% hold a master's or PhD degree, and 12.5% are uneducated. Conclusion: The study concluded that factors like maternal age, BMI, educational level, occupation, household income, and place of residence have significant implications for the success of IVF. These factors must be taken into consideration before planning a successful IVF and avoid unexpected failure.

Keywords: Socioeconomic Factors, Age Factors, Educational Status, Marital Status, Employment, Ethnicity