The burden of infertility in north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a high-fertility region: a cross-sectional study
Infertility represents a significant public health concern in Kisangani, with approximately one-quarter of cases remaining unexplained. Given the high prevalence of bacterial vaginosis and anti-sperm antibodies, it is imperative to conduct studies to ascertain whether there is a correlation between these factors and unexplained infertility.
Authors
- Noël Labama Otuli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1114-7740)
- Mike‐Antoine Maindo Alongo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6396-6783)
- Katenga Bosunga
- Salomon Batina Agasa
- Louise Bamawa Bahaisi
- Bienvenu Antony Ilongosi
- Sarah Missimbu Mayindu
- Jean-Jeannot Juakali Sihakiyolo
Institutions
- Kinshasa General Hospital (CD)
- Université de Kisangani (CD)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Reproductive Health
- Published
- 2025-10-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-025-02111-0
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.70