2 min readMumbaiUpdated: Apr 9, 2026 11:55 AM IST Most couples seeking infertility treatment at a Mumbai government facility are from urban areas and tend to delay medical consultation for years, with ovulatory disorders emerging as a leading cause, according to a study conducted at Cama and Albless Hospital. Titled Study of Demographic and Clinical Profiles of Patients Attending an ART Centre in a Tertiary Care Government Hospital, the research was published on April 6, 2026 in the International Journal of Life Sciences, Biotechnology and Pharma Research. The study, authored by Dr Afifa Naushad, Dr Tushar Palve and Dr Rajashree Thatikonda, analysed 60 patients who attended the hospital’s Assisted Reproductive Technology centre between August and October 2025. The findings show that 96.6 percent of patients were from urban areas, indicating gaps in access and awareness among rural populations. Nearly half of the patients were in the 31 to 35 age group, with an average age of around 33, pointing to delayed childbearing and late entry into treatment. A key concern highlighted in the study is …