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Abstract
Background: To determine the ultrasonic
measurement of female pelvic reproductive organs and
compare the BMI between fertile and infertile women
Methods: In this descriptive study 120 women, 60
fertile and 60 infertile, subdivided into age groups 20 to 30,
and 31 to 40, were included. Total ovarian volume (OV)
was determined transabdominally (OV-TA) and
transvaginally (OV-TV), antral follicle count (AFC),
uterine size (US) and endometrial thickness (ENDO)
performed transvaginally, and BMI calculated.
Result: The ovarian reserve, uterine size, and BMI
were strong indicators of fertility of a woman. Ovarian
volume , uterine size and endometrial thickness were
significantly increased in the younger fertile group as
compared to the infertile group. Comparison of these
variables showed a different pattern in the older fertile
and infertile women. In the older fertile only the US was
significantly larger than the infertile older group.
Conclusion: Early measurement of these female pelvic
reproductive organs can prevent primary infertility if the
female is properly counseled regarding outcome of
delaying conception.