Cytogenetic studies in reproductive function disorders: a retrospective analysis

DOI: https://doi.org/10.7124/FEEO.v33.1571
Keywords: infertility, karyotype, chromosome abnormalities

Abstract

Aim. Fertility disorders are one of the most common problems of reproductive medicine. Chromosomal abnormalities play a crucial role in reproductive failure. The main purpose of our study was to determine the types and frequency of chromosomal aberrations in couples with history of infertility. Methods. Karyotyping was performed in 652 couples with reproductive failure between 2004 and 2022, including 203 couples with primary infertility (PI), 240 couples with recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) and 209 – with sporadic pregnancy loss (SPL). Results. Numerical and structural karyotype abnormalities were detected in 37 (2.84 %) of 1304 individuals with infertility, most frequently in group with PI – 3.4 % and RPL – 3.3 %. Chromosomal abnormalities were detected in 3.1 % woman and 2.6 % men. The most common cytogenetic abnormalities (26 cases of 37; 2 %) are translocations, reciprocal – 18 cases (1.4 %) and Robertsonian – 8 cases (0.6 %). Numerical and structural gonosomal abnormalities were detected in 9 individuals (0.7 %), supernumerary marker chromosome – in 2 (0.14 %). Conclusions. Karyotype abnormalities are most common in individuals with PI and RPL and a occur with the same frequency among women and men. Numerical gonosomal abnormalities were detected only as mosaic form.

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