Pelvic Schistosomiasis

Schistosomiasis infection a cause of primary infertility

Bain A, Manning L, Kay R

INTRODUCTION

Infertility is a well-documented sequalae of genital tract infection. Tubal pathology accounts for 20-40% of female infertility. Most commonly tubal infection is attributed to Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis in developed Countries. We present an unusual case of tubal infertility due to Schistosomiasis infection.

INITIAL DIAGNOSTICS

Initial bloods for her hormonal profile were all within normal limits

Her male partner also had a normal BMI, an unremarkable medical history and no factors that would contribute to infertility.