Mboloko M¹*, Mboloko E¹, Malingisi B², Kasonga JB² and Mputu L²

¹Edith Medical Center. Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
²Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Clinic of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

*Corresponding Author: Mboloko M, Edith Medical Center. Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Received: June 09, 2025; Published: July 11, 2025

Abstract

Context and Objective: To describe profile of couple with pregnancy loss after infertility management. Pregnancy loss is a dramatic situation for patients who get pregnant after infertility treatment. It has a negative psychological and social impact on the couple. In sub-Saharian area, characterized by less equipped medical facilities (No ART) and poverty, conception after infertility management is really a challenging achievement. Losing this kind of pregnancy is a real tragedy.

Methods: This study took place at university clinic of Kinshasa and Edith Medical Center from January 1^th, 2001 to June 31^th, 2017. It concerned 305 patients who conceived after infertility Treatment.

Results: Age of patients ranged from 18 to 49 years, with a mean of 30,81 ± 4,21 years old and their husbands average age 37,31 ± 5,36 years old; The types of pregnancy loss were: Early spontaneous abortion (67,82%), missed abortion (27,5%) and ectopic pregnancy (4,60%).

Conclusion: The pregnancy loss is a frequent problem in the management of infertility.

 Keywords: Pregnancy Loss; Infertility Treatment

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Citation

Citation: Mboloko M., et al. “Pregnancy Loss after Infertility Management without assisted Reproductive Technics ( Art) In Kinshasa”.Acta Scientific Medical Sciences 9.8 (2025): 24-29.

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