ABSTRACT

Aim: To evaluate the frequency of hyperprolactinemia in female infertility.

Study design: Descriptive cross sectional study

Place and duration of study: Department of Gynae and Obs. Fatima Memorial Hospital, Lahore from 3rd January 2011- 2nd January 2012.

Methodology: Three hundred women with the history of infertility presenting in OPD were enrolled. Detailed history was taken regarding age, parity, duration of infertility, menstrual irregularities and galactorrhea. Results: Ninety four (31.33%) patients between 18-25 years. The duration of infertility was recorded in 176(58.67%) between 1-5 years, 93(31%) between 5-10 years and only 31(10.33%) had >10 years of duration. There were 178(59.33%) had primary infertility and 122(40.67%) had secondary infertility. The hyperprolactinemia in infertility revealed in 113(37.67%) patients. Conclusion: The frequency of hyperprolactinemia is high among women with infertility. Key words: Infertility, Hyperprolactinemia, Frequency