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The Huge Burden of Infertility in India- Are We Crumbling Underneath?

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  • Sabahat Rasool
  • Omar Salim Akhtar

    (Fertility Consultant & Reproductive Medicine Specialist, Mumbai
    Urologist & Andrologist, Government Medical College, India)

Abstract

Though a matter of varying sensitivities and urgency, procreation is a dream of everybody. According to studies, the need for parenthood is greatest in India but awareness of fertility problems is lowest. In societies like India’s, parenthood is a matter of utmost importance and urgency, and inability to conceive leads to stigmatization, ostracism and social distress, the burden of which falls disproportionately on women even when the cause lurks in their male partners [1]. Childlessness leads to maternal & reproductive health problems like violence against women, exploitation, and divorces are significantly higher in infertile women [2]. There is a hush-hush surrounding this social stigma, and more public awareness about fertility issues and the treatments available to help is needed. Affordability, availability, access, awareness and assurance are the key barriers limiting the correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment of infertility in India.

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  • Sabahat Rasool & Omar Salim Akhtar, 2018. "The Huge Burden of Infertility in India- Are We Crumbling Underneath?," Global Journal of Reproductive Medicine, Juniper Publishers Inc., vol. 5(3), pages 81-82, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:adp:jgjorm:v:5:y:2018:i:3:p:81-82
    DOI: 10.19080/GJORM.2018.05.555670
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