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DOES HIGH BODY MASS INDEX REDUCES CHANCES OF CONCEPTION AMONG ELIGIBLE COUPES?

Dr. Khushbakht Ali Khan, Dr. Amna Yousaf, Dr. Amina Tahir, Dr. Muhammad Sohaib Yousaf

Objective: The study aims in determining the effect of obesity on fertility rate in women of child bearing age. The obesity due to PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and any other cause was compared to study the effect. Methods: The women of child bearing age who were suffering from PCOS and had BMI falling in obese range along with women with obesity due any cause other than PCOS were included in the study. The study was conducted at Mayo hospital, Lahore after taking permission from ethical board. Total 121 patients were enrolled in study.The cases included in study were chosen from those who presented to hospital infertility clinic. Study duration was 1 year lasting from January, 2017 to December, 2017. Study follows descriptive pattern. Results: There was significant relationship between BMI and PCOS and infertility. Key words: infertility, women, polycystic ovarian syndrome, obesity.

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