CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF INFERTILITY AMONG COUPLE IN ILORIN WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KWARA STATE
Abstract
Infertility is one of the major problems faced by married couples, it causes feeling of disbelief, shame, jealousy and anger, and it can lead to withdrawal from social contacts. The purpose of this study was to determine the causes, effects of infertility among couples in Ilorin Local Government Area Kwara State. The study employed descriptive survey research design. Three research questions were stated to guide the study. Simple Random Sampling Technique was employed to select hundred married couples within the LGA to. The instrument used for the study was a structured questionnaire. Simple percentage, frequency count and mean were used to analyze data collected. Findings revealed that low sperm count due to infection of genital tract, damage to the oviduct, cervix and uterus as a result of infections like pelvic inflammatory diseases, adverse effects of drugs, abortion and miscarriage cause infertility. It was recommended that any one suffering from infertility should ensure that they keep off from any psychoactive drug except the drugs recommended by gynecologists, government should also provide health centres for married couple for regular medical check-up.
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