Infertility in resource-poor settings is an overlooked global health problem. Although scarce
health care resources must be deployed thoughtfully, prioritization of resources may be …

It is often presumed that infertility is not a problem in resource-poor areas where fertility rates
are high. This is challenged by consistent evidence that the consequences of childlessness …

• Infertility is a disease of the male or female reproductive system defined by the failure to
achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse [1].• …

Perspectives Infertility is neglected in sexual and reproductive health and rights Jessica D
Gipson et al. infertility. 9 However, these efforts are sparse, underfunded and have not fully …

BACKGROUND Worldwide more than 70 million couples suffer from infertility, the majority
being residents of developing countries. Negative consequences of childlessness are …

According to WHO data more than 180 million couples in developing countries suffer from
primary or secondary infertility. The social stigma of childlessness still leads to isolation and …

Opmaak 1 Page 1 1 Introduction infertility and involuntary childlessness can have a devastating
impact on the life and well-being of the women and men involved. in the last two decades the …

OBJECTIVE: To characterize the international availability of infertility services. DESIGN: A
PubMed computer search to identify relevant articles. SETTING: Academic medical center …

Infertility is a global problem, but the highest prevalence is in low resource countries,
particularly in sub‐Saharan Africa where infection‐related tubal damage is the commonest …

Childlessness and infertility care are neglected aspects of family planning in resource-poor
countries, although the consequences of involuntary childlessness are much more dramatic …