This is a retrospective descriptive study (chart review) which illustrates current demographic trends in patients seeking in vitro fertilization (IVF) consultations and treatment in the first IVF center in the Philippines. Age, occupation, place of residence, religious background, cause of infertility problems of patients seen in 2009-2010 were compared between young patients (defined as those below 40 years old) and those 40 years old and above. Success rates were also compared between the two groups. Trends in these demographics were compared to patient characteristics seen during the center's infancy. Potential reasons for these were then explored.
Human ; Female ; Middle Aged ; Adult ; Young Adult ; Adolescent ; PREGNANCY ; TRENDS ; FERTILIZATION IN VITRO ; TEST-TUBE BABIES ; TEST-TUBE FERTILIZATION ; REFERRAL AND CONSULTATION ; THERAPEUTICS ; THERAPY ; INFERTILITY