Breaking the taboo around men’s reproductive health
‘While lifestyle interventions play a critical preventative role, it is also important to discuss treatments available for those grappling with infertility’
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World Population Day (July 11) has passed. As we grapple with the multifaceted challenges of global population dynamics, it is crucial to turn the spotlight on a subject often overshadowed in discussions on reproductive health: male infertility. Male infertility remains a stigmatised issue, shrouded in silence and with misconceptions. This neglect exacerbates the emotional and psychological toll on those who are affected and impedes progress towards effective solutions. In 2004, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that globally, between 60 million to 80 million couples struggle wit...