Infertility rates are on the rise globally, with an estimated 15% to 20% of South African couples – up to one in five – experiencing difficulties conceiving. In SA, access to advanced reproductive health services remains limited for many, further exacerbating the challenges faced by individuals and couples longing to start a family. Recognising this […]
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For female career women, the struggle of balancing work and family responsibilities is well-known and widely discussed. Relatively little attention, however, is given to their counterparts, those women who are struggling to conceive, and have to manage tremendous personal demands and trauma while still performing to the best of their ability at work. “Infertility is
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June is World Infertility Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness around infertility challenges faced by a large number of people across the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 17.5% of adults – roughly 1 in 6 worldwide – experience infertility. It’s a major health challenge globally, affecting high-, middle-, and
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Currently, infertility challenges affect at least one in every six couples in South Africa – an issue that statistics attribute equally to both men and women. Some of these couples turn to in vitro fertilisation (IVF) as a medical solution. A good understanding of the conditions in which IVF is the most suitable intervention and
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