New Reproductive Technologies and Infertility Treatment in Africa

Friday Okonofua

Abstract

Available data indicate that countries in sub-Saharan Africa have some of the highest rates of infertility in the world. Infertility rates among married couples in African countries range from 15% to 30%, compared to reported rates of 5% to 10% in developed countries.

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Okonofua FE, Harris D, Zerai A, Odebiyi A and Snow RC. The social meaning of infertility in South-west Nigeria. Health Trans Rev 1997; 7: 205-220.

Okonofua FE. “What about us”? Bringing infertility into reproductive health care. Quality/Calidad/Qualite 2002; 13:12.

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