New Findings Reported from Madda Walabu University Describe Advances in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Delayed time to pregnancy and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care in bale zone administrative towns health...).

A study conducted by Madda Walabu University in Southeast Ethiopia explored the factors that influence delayed time to pregnancy among women with naturally planned conception. The study found that 18.6% of women experienced delayed time to pregnancy. Factors associated with delayed time to pregnancy included older maternal age, irregular menstrual cycles, frequency of sexual intercourse per week, and women's sexual dysfunction before pregnancy. The study suggests that addressing delayed time to pregnancy requires targeted approaches such as raising awareness, increasing sexual activity, and addressing challenges related to menstrual irregularity and sexual dysfunction. [Extracted from the article]