Introduction:

infertility has increased worldwide as a consequence of the increase in sexually transmitted infections and pelvic inflammatory disease, which leave as sequelae the obstruction of the uterine tubes, in addition to other associated factors such as vaginal infections, induced abortion and its infectious complications.

Objective:

to characterize predisposing factors of sexual behavior in infertile couples in Guisa.

Methods:

an observational, retrospective study was carried out. The variables used in the study were age of the women, number of abortions, history of vaginal infection (due to trichomonas, candida, chlamydia and bacterial vaginosis). To carry out the research, the medical records of all the patients who attended the infertility consultation during the study period were reviewed and a data collection sheet was prepared. The universe consisted of 105 patients seen in infertility consultation and the sample was made up of 92 patients who met the inclusion criteria.

Results:

patients with an average age between 25-29 years prevailed, predisposing factors such as induced abortions, vaginal chlamydial infection and salpingitis as the most frequent cause of infertility.

Conclusions:

the prevalence of infertility in Guisa is high, it can be preventable if the factors that originate it are managed in an integral way. Its comprehensive and early approach can reduce its incidence.

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