Sperm and egg health are declining and infertility rates are rising.
Now, more than ever before, preparation is essential in the quest for a baby.
In Men’s Health Australia, journalist Cayle Reid reports that new figures have just emerged from the World Health Organisation (WHO) that show an alarming rise in infertility rates globally. Statistics from the new report reflect that infertility affects around 17.5% of the population or roughly one in every six people. In addition to highlighting the urgent need for better access to high-quality, affordable fertility care, the study shows that people need to start taking steps to protect their fertility.
The report defines infertility as the failure to achieve a pregnancy after more than 12 months of regular unprotected sex. It looked at 133 separate studies on global fertility dating back to 1990.
‘The stats in the report show that infertility levels are similar across the globe, with developed and developing countries at similar rates. This means it isn’t a localised issue, but rather, a global health challenge. “The report reveals an important truth: infertility does not discriminate,” said WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “The sheer proportion of people affected shows the need to widen access to fertility care and ensure this issue is no longer sidelined in health research and policy.”
There are several medical treatments and workarounds for infertility, including in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) but they can be expensive and difficult to access. Usually, these procedures are self-funded, forcing many to forgo treatment for financial reasons. While others push themselves into poverty to secure treatment. “Millions of people face catastrophic healthcare costs after seeking infertility treatment, making this a major equity issue and all too often, a medical poverty trap for those affected,” said WHO Director of Sexual and Reproductive Health Research, Dr Pascale Allotey.’
How has our world changed over the past 30 years to affect global fertility rates? It is no surprise that our environment is no longer clean and green affecting the food we eat and air we breathe.
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