NEW DELHI: Female genital tuberculosis is fast emerging as a major health issue that affects fertility levels in women. Doctors say tuberculosis is a major cause of infection leading to infertility among 25-30% of women in India. “There is an increasing trend of genital tuberculosis among women. The infection can attack the ovaries, uterus and tubes leading to infertility problems among women,” says Dr Kaberi Banerjee, a leading IVF and infertility specialist. According to Dr Banerjee, the disease is also becoming more evident among men causing infertility. “Even among men, who are responsible in 50% of infertility cases, tuberculosis is a major reason for infection,” she said.

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