According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), infertility in women was ranked as the 5th highest and most serious global disability.
The Infertility Awareness Association of South Africa (IFAASA) confirmed that as many as one in six couples are impacted by infertility.
• Infertility occurs in men and women and may be due to several factors such as
occupational and environmental risks, age, smoking and alcohol use.
• Another common risk factor for infertility in women is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, is a hormonal disorder with 8–13% of women suffering from this condition.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), infertility in women was ranked as the&nbsp;5th highest and most serious global disability. The Infertility Awareness Association of South Africa (IFAASA) confirmed that as many as&nbsp;one in six couples are impacted by infertility. &bull; Infertility occurs in men and women and may be due to several factors such as occupational and environmental risks, age, smoking and alcohol use. &bull; Another common risk factor for infertility in women is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. &bull; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, is a hormonal disorder with 8&ndash;13% of women&nbsp;suffering from this condition.

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