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AuthorGerhild, Zauner
AuthorGirardi, Guillermina
Available date2023-06-21T05:47:56Z
Publication Date2020-09-30
Publication NameJournal of Reproductive Immunology
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jri.2020.103173
ISSN01650378
URIhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165037820300942
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/44635
AbstractA steady decline in the fertility rate has been observed in Qatar during the past fifty years. Therefore, infertility is considered a national priority in Qatar, a pronatalist society. This review article summarises the potential causes of infertility that areparticularly prevalent in the Qatari population. The high rate of consanguinity leading to genetic abnormalities, the high incidence of metabolic disease, environmental contamination due to the rapid urbanization and oil and natural gas extraction procedures are discussed. In addition, the particular lifestyle of the Qatari population and the influence of religion and culture on sexual and reproductive behavior in an Arab/Islamic society are considered. The active response of the state of Qatar in implementing ways to mitigate the effects of these factors to protect fertility are also presented.
Languageen
PublisherElsevier
SubjectInfertility
Qatar
Consanguinity
Assisted reproductive techniques
Diabetes
Obesity
Smoking
Environmental factors
TitlePotential causes of male and female infertility in Qatar
TypeArticle Review
Volume Number141
Open Access user License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.accessType Open Access


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