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Table 2 Self-reported effects of infertility on sex life in marital relationships

From: Self-reported effects of infertility on marital relationships among fertility clients at a public health facility in Accra, Ghana

Statement

Frequency

Percentage (%)

Regular sexual intercourse

  

 Yes

69

61.6

 No

43

38.4

Sex is only for procreation but not for mutual satisfaction

  

 Yes

77

68.8

 No

35

31.2

Nature of sexual intercourse

  

 Unfulfilling and unenjoyable

72

64.3

 Fulfilling and enjoyable

38

33.9

 Don’t know

2

1.8

  1. Source: Field work, 2014