Perceptions and Experiences of Women in Karachi, Pakistan Regarding Secondary Infertility: Results from a Community-Based Qualitative Study

Table 2

Common themes from analysis of FGDs and IDIs.

(1)	Causes of secondary infertility
	(i) Magic and spiritual effects; (ii) Unhygienic practices during menstruation, intrapartum, and postpartum period; (iii) Contraceptive use; (iv) Termination of pregnancy; (v) Sexually transmitted infections; (vi) Causes in Men
(2)	Treatment seeking behavior
	(i) Time period before seeking care; (ii)Selection of health care provider
(3)	Consequences
	(i) Social consequences; (ii)Psychological consequences; (iii) Economic consequences
(4)	Adoption as a coping mechanism