16.8% of Roma couples have infertility problems (STUDY)

Reproductive behavior has undergone important transformations all over the world, and fertility decreases at an accelerated pace in Romania, and is systematically under the replacement of generations (to 2. 1 live births per woman). Thus, in 2017, in the urban area, the short-term fertility indicator in Romania was 1. 2 children for every woman aged 15-49 from the urban environment, according to the National Institute of Statistics. The age of mothers has increased The age of mothers at the birth of the first child is in an accelerated growth, and this results in the escalation of fertility problems that are directly correlated with age. From 23.

1 years in 1997 to 27. 1 years in 2017. In urban areas, the age at which women have their first child is even higher, 28. 7 years, and in Bucharest - even 30. 3 years, according to the National Institute of Statistics.

Thus, there has been a need for a study that aims to support efforts to prevent and treat infertility, trying to contribute to a better understanding of this pathology. This is the first research of its kind and it comes in a very appropriate context, at the beginning of the Bucharest-Assisted Reproduction Program. In assisted reproduction, progress is tremendous, and the cumulative chances are now very high (I'm not talking about the chance on the test, but about the cumulative chance). We also have a FIV / ET National Subprogram, we will have one in Bucharest - it would also be useful for us as doctors, and for couples, to work a little on performance indicators, not only final, such as time to couple . We are looking forward to collaborative challenges with both the Ministry and the City Hall, Radu Vladareanu, president of the Human Reproduction Association of Romania.

Increased risk of infertility in Romania In Romania, 16. 8% of the studied fertile population was or is in a situation of infertility. The percentage increases significantly if we refer to those who want children as soon as possible. Thus, about 1 in 4 couples who want a child as soon as possible has failed to get a job so far, although they try 1-5 years (27%). .

To them add 11% who persevere in their attempt for more than 5 years, according to the study initiated by the Association for Human Reproduction in Romania (ARUR). Of those who went to a doctor, 54% do not intend to use a medical procedure to get a pregnancy, and of the 46% who intend to do so, 20% turn to the National IVF Sub-Program, while 28% . Let's not disappoint them, Radu Vladareanu, president of the Human Reproduction Association of Romania. 45% of those who can not get a pregnancy see the stress that is responsible for this, and 21% think the reason they do not have a baby yet is because Causes of infertility On the other hand, the main causes of female infertility identified by doctors are problems in the fallopian tubes (23%), uterine problems (22%), endometriosis (17%), decreased ovarian reserve (15%). Among those of a male nature identified by doctors, spermogram problems lead detached, with 72%.

If a couple already has an unprotected contact year and no pregnancy has arisen, they should contact a specialist in infertility. Certainly, the cause of pregnancy hides a pathology, a condition that needs to be treated and removed in order to get pregnant. Andreas Vythoulkas, obstetrician-gynecology specialist with over-specialization in infertility. Of those with infertility problems who have been referred to specialized treatment, 60% achieved a pregnancy in less than 2 years after starting treatment. According to the ARUR study, of those who have been trying to have children for over a year, 81% are married, 25% are from Bucharest / Ilfov, 74% of those with infertility potential have university or postgraduate studies.

47% have an income of over 5. 000 lei net per family, and 76% of those who fail to have a child at present have a personal property. These figures outline a profile of infertility couples with a social status above the national average. Sadly, women take care of their careers at the expense of their children, Andreas Vythoulkas. The study was conducted between April and May 2018, on an online sample representative of sex and age for the Romanian population, 25-45 year olds and men aged 25-60; .

Target population (fertile demographic quota): 25-45 year-olds and 25-60 year-olds, in a relationship with partner in targeted segments; . .