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Outcome of Laparoscopy in Infertile Couples attending a Teaching Hospital in Eastern Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
Author(s) -
Sandip Subedi,
Rakina Bhansakarya,
Prinsa Shrestha,
Sita Ram Sharma
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of nepal medical association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.176
H-Index - 19
eISSN - 1815-672X
pISSN - 0028-2715
DOI - 10.31729/jnma.5542
Subject(s) - medicine , laparoscopy , hydrosalpinx , infertility , endometriosis , obstetrics , gynecology , female infertility , gold standard (test) , pelvic inflammatory disease , obstetrics and gynaecology , adnexal mass , tubal factor infertility , general surgery , pregnancy , biology , genetics
Infertility is a global health issue and a socially destabilizing condition for couples with several stigmas including medical, social, psychological burdens and a marital disharmony. The aim was to study the outcome of laparoscopy in infertile females attending Nobel Medical College as laparoscopy is considered as a gold standard in investigation and treatment of infertility.