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Title: | Fertility care in lowand middle-income countries | Authors: | OMBELET, Willem Lopes, Federica |
Issue Date: | 2024 | Publisher: | BIOSCIENTIFICA LTD | Source: | Reproduction and Fertility, 5 (3) (Art N° e240042) | Abstract: | Infertility affects millions worldwide, with significant medical, financial, and emotional challenges, particularly in lowand middle -income countries (LMICs). Cultural, religious, financial, and gender -related barriers hinder access to treatment, exacerbating social and economic consequences, especially for women. Despite its prevalence, infertility often remains overlooked due to competing health priorities. However, global initiatives recognise infertility as a reproductive health concern, advocating for universal access to high -quality fertility care. In LMICs, limited resources and infrastructure impede access to treatment, prompting people to turn to alternative, often ineffective, non -biomedical solutions. Addressing these challenges requires implementing affordable fertility care services tailored to local contexts, supported by political commitment and community engagement. Emerging technologies offer promising solutions, but comprehensive education and training programs are essential for their effective implementation. By integrating fertility care into broader health policies and fostering partnerships, we can ensure equitable access to infertility treatment and support reproductive health worldwide. | Notes: | Lopes, F (corresponding author), Univ Dundee, Sch Med, Dundee, Scotland. FLopes001@dundee.ac.uk |
Keywords: | fertility care;low- and middle-income countries | Document URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1942/43438 | e-ISSN: | 2633-8386 | DOI: | 10.1530/RAF-24-0042 | ISI #: | WOS:001264273300001 | Rights: | 2024 the author(s). This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. | Category: | A1 | Type: | Journal Contribution |
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