May 22, 2024 · 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. Infertility may occur due to male, female or unexplained factors. Some causes of …

Apr 3, 2023 · The World Health Organization is committed to addressing infertility and is currently working on a programme on infertility research and fertility care. It is also developing guidelines on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of male and female infertility, as part of …

Apr 3, 2023 · 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. Understanding the magnitude of infertility is critical for developing appropriate interventions, for monitoring access to quality fertility care, and for mitigating ...

Apr 4, 2023 · 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. It can cause significant distress, stigma, and financial hardship, affecting people’s mental and psychosocial well-being.

Feb 4, 2020 · In 2009, WHO joined with the International Committee for Monitoring Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ICMART) and other partners to develop a Glossary of definitions for infertility and fertility care. This Glossary included the clinical definition for infertility as “a disease of the reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 …

Apr 4, 2023 · With advances in medicine, there are well-known and effective interventions for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infertility, but the reality is that fertility care is not universally available or accessible. In many countries, treatment for infertility is not included in health insurance schemes or benefit packages, making it very expensive.

Sep 29, 2004 · This study utilizes data from 47 Demographic and Health Surveys in developing countries to examine levels, trends, and differentials in women’s inability to bear children. Five principal measures were used in the analysis on infertility: childlessness, primary and secondary infertility, self-reported infecundity, and indications of secondary infecundity. In addition, levels …

Feb 4, 2020 · Infertility is a disease of the male or female reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a ...

Apr 15, 2024 · Global infertility prevalence estimation: Publication of the first global estimates of the prevalence of infertility in more than a decade revealed that an estimated 1 in 6 people (around 17.5%) are affected by infertility at some time in their lives. Subsequent analysis of treatment standards and costs indicated that these can amount to more ...

To respond to the concern raised in some countries that have recently introduced HPV vaccine, the literature on HPV vaccination and infertility was reviewed. Since the first marketing authorization in 2006, post-licensure monitoring and research have been conducted for the 3 vaccines (bivalent by GlaxoSmithKline, quadrivalent and 9-valent by ...