Prevalence, Types and Contributing Factors of Female Infertility at Orotta National Referral Maternity Hospital, Eritrea: A Cross-Sectional Study

Primary infertility was predominant, and maternal age > 35 years was associated with secondary infertility. Besides, abnormal body mass index and irregularity of menses were related to increased risk for ovarian infertility. In addition, urban residence and previous pelvic inflammatory diseases were risk factors for female tubal infertility. Enhancing community awareness about the risk factors of infertility and early treatment of pelvic inflammatory diseases is highly recommended. Determining the risk factors for female infertility in the Eritrean context is essential to guide clinicians' management and to review the existing infertility guidelines and treatment modalities for further policy implementation. This result has clinical significance of developing guidelines on women's health.