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Abstract Summary and Conclusion Chlamydia trachomatis infection is suggested to be associated with impaired ovarian function and low response to ovulation induction, also hydrosalpingeal fluid may impair establishment of a successful pregnancy by negatively impacting the transferred embryo or endometrial receptivity. Chlamydia trachomatis is widespread sexually transmitted infection. Chronicity and subclinical presentation are the common characters of its infection. Some researchers have studied the association of such condition and infertility. The aim of this study is to evaluate the incidence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection in infertile females undergoing ICSI and its impact on clinical pregnancy rate. ICSI is considered one of the most successful technique in assisted fertilization in cases with no explained or correctable cause. As the capacity of ICSI has permit almost any type of spermatozoa to fertilize oocytes, so it is considered also the most successful technique in cases of male factor infertility. This study was carried out in Tanta University Hospital, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department in the period starting from June 2017 to September 2018 .It was a prospective observational study involving 40 infertile females undergoing ICSI and 20 multiparous women attending contraception clinic for IUD introduction. Explanation and notification of the procedures and its aim was done for patients and written consent was taken. |