Sarcouncil Journal of Medical Sciences

Abstract: Background: The inability to become pregnant after a year of regular, unprotected sexual activity is known as infertility. According to estimates, 8 % and 12 % of childbearing couples worldwide are affected, and many factors play a part, including microbial illnesses. Aims: The study aimed to ascertain the prevalence of infertility and its relationship to microbes among women in Baquba city. Methods: The subjects of a cross-sectional study were 308 women admitted as outpatients to the Al-Batool Teaching Hospital for Maternity and Children in Baqubah City, Diyala. From 1st January until 31st December 2018, Iraq. Seventy infertile women between 18 and 48 years had their urine and vaginal swabs taken, and different microbial agents were examined in the lab to make a clinical and laboratory diagnosis. Results: The study found that the infertility incidence among women in Baquba City was 22.7%, with primary infertility at 69.60% and secondary infertility at 30.40%. Additionally, 65.7% of the population had microbiological infections. The infections included Candida albicans (17 cases) and Chlamydia trachomatis (7 cases). The most affected age group was 18 to 28 years (47.8%), followed by 29 to 38 years (30.4%). Trichomonas vaginalis was also present, with 63.6% of infected individuals having one infection, while 27.3% had Candida albicans co-infection. Among those with Candida albicans, 64.7% had a single infection, and 35.3% had Trichomonas vaginalis co-infection. In contrast, 42.9% of Chlamydia trachomatis cases involved a single infection, while 57.1% had co-infections. Conclusion: The study conclude the prevalence of the primary type and Trichomonas vaginalis as the primary infectious cause of infertility are moderate in Baquba City's female population.