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Why There Is An Increase In Infertility Among Nigerians

Gynecologists and other medical professionals have identified ignorance and a lack of awareness as key causes of Nigerians' increased infertility rates.

The specialists gave a talk at the 2024 Fertility Conference, which held in Lagos. The yearly event was organized by the Parah Family Foundation (PFF) with the theme "Infertility - Need for knowledge and early intervention."

Preye Fiebai, a professor and expert obstetrician and gynecologist from the University of Port Harcourt who served as the main speaker, added that Nigerian men were ignorant that having ejaculation did not automatically translate into fertility.

According to Fiebai, studies show that between 20 and 45 percent of Nigerian women are infertile, but that the women are frequently not the reason for infertility in marriages. According to the research breakdown, 40% of cases of infertility are caused by male causes, 40% by female factors, 15% by a combination of male and female factors, and 5% remain unexplained.

Fiebai cited a number of factors that contribute to male infertility, including age, endocrinopathies, libido decline, impotence, erectile dysfunction, and overweight. He mentioned fallopian tube disorders, ovulation issues, cervical and uterine causes, and problems with ovulation in women as causes of infertility in women.

Infertility can also be caused by other reasons, according to Kehinde Habeeb Tijani, a professor of surgery at the University of Lagos. These include stress, age, weight, alcoholism, radiation exposure, and prolonged exposure of the testicles to high temperatures.

Tony Akinyemi and Kemi Ailoje, managing directors of Lifeline Fertility Clinic, agreed with the other speakers and provided a range of solutions to end infertility. In addition, they counseled women over 54 not to pursue pregnancy because of the dangers involved.

The conference organizer, Dayo Odukoya, called the causes and rates of infertility "alarming." In order to urge couples with infertility to seek remedies early in their marriages rather than postponing, she emphasized the necessity for continual knowledge.

"The foundation's primary goal is to dispel ignorance, false myths, and social stigma associated with delayed fertility in our society by sharing vital information, educating, and offering the necessary support system for families facing fertility challenges."The theme of this year's conference, "Infertility: Needs for Knowledge and Early Intervention," aims to emphasize the significance of maintaining awareness and knowledge about the difficulties associated with infertility and, more importantly, the urgency of taking action as soon as possible to prevent future delays, particularly in the case of older and married women.

"Being a parent is a lonely path that shouldn't be taken alone. On this path, a support system is necessary, and that's where the Parah Family comes in," the woman stated.