title: [Infertility in France:  results of a multicenter survey in three French departments (1988-1989)].
abstract: Results are presented from a survey of 1,686 couples living in three French departments who consulted a practitioner over a 12-month period for primary or secondary infertility.  "The prevalence rate of infertility was found to be 14.1%, indicating that one woman out of seven in France will consult a doctor for an infertility problem during her reproductive life." The main causes of both male and female infertility are analyzed. (SUMMARY IN ENG)
mesh_terms: D019049:Developed Countries; D005060:Europe; D005191:Family Characteristics; D005602:France; D007246:Infertility; D015995:Prevalence; D012098:Reproduction; D012106:Research; D012107:Research Design
keywords: Couples; Developed Countries; Europe; Family And Household; Family Characteristics; France; Infertility; Measurement; Mediterranean Countries; Prevalence; Reproduction; Research Methodology; Western Europe
vernacular_title: L'infecondite en France:  resultats d'une etude multicentrique dans trois departements francais (1988-1989).