Occurrence of fertility problems presenting to primary care: population-level estimates of clinical burden and socioeconomic inequalities across the UK
STUDY QUESTION
What are the age-specific incident rates of clinically recorded fertility problems in women aged 15–49 years and how do they vary by socioeconomic group and geographic area.
SUMMARY ANSWER
The incident rate of recorded fertility problems was highest in women age 30–34 years: about 1% of women per annum. Overall rates did not vary by socioeconomic group; however, age-specific rates varied substantially by socioeconomic deprivation quintile; among younger women, deprivation was associated with higher infertility rates.
WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY AND WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS
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